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- 1. a sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church: "an icon installed within the sanctum of the temple" Similar
- 2. a private place from which most people are excluded: "he ushered her into his sanctum and gave her something to drink" Similar
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noun. formal uk / ˈsæŋk.təm / us / ˈsæŋk.təm / inner sanctum. Add to word list. a private place or room where someone is never interrupted: To see inside one of these rooms is to get a glimpse into the gamer's inner sanctum. See more. [ C ] a holy place. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Parts of religious buildings. altar. apse. belfry.
1. : a sacred place. 2. : a place where one is free from intrusion. an editor's sanctum. the inner sanctums of research. Synonyms. sanctuary. shrine. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of sanctum in a Sentence. Her office was her sanctum. the sanctum of a church.
SANCTUM meaning: 1. a private place or room where someone is never interrupted: 2. a holy place 3. a private place…. Learn more.
Sanctum definition: a sacred or holy place.. See examples of SANCTUM used in a sentence.
A sanctum is the holiest place inside a holy building such as a temple or mosque.
Definition of sanctum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · sanctum (plural sanctums or sancta) A place set apart, as with a sanctum sanctorum; a sacred or private place; a private retreat or workroom.