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inner sanctum

noun

Definition of inner sanctum

somewhat formal
: a very private room or place
  • The new initiate was admitted to the club's inner sanctum.
—often used figuratively
  • the inner sanctum of the CIA

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inner play

  1. : situated farther in

  2. : being near a center especially of influence

  3. : of or relating to the mind or spirit

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sanctum play

  1. : a sacred place

  2. : a place where one is free from intrusion

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