English Explanatory Dictionary

sanctum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A place set apart, as with a sanctum sanctorum; a sacred or private place; a private retreat or workroom.

Pronunciation

/ˈsæŋktəm/ en-au-sanctum.ogg

Word forms

sanctum sanctums sancta

Etymology

From Latin sānctum (“that which is holy”).

Derived words

inner sanctum
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