sanctum
Americannoun
plural
sanctums, sancta-
a sacred or holy place.
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an inviolably private place or retreat.
noun
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a sacred or holy place
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a room or place of total privacy or inviolability
Etymology
Origin of sanctum
1570–80; noun use of neuter of Latin sānctus; Sanctus
Example Sentences
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Visits to the studio sanctum are by invitation only, though.
From Los Angeles Times
The cache of documents offer a rare glimpse into the inner sanctum of the Silicon Valley elite, revealing how deals are made and even how they regard one another.
The current controversy centres around two idols of Dwarapalakas - or the door guards that stand just outside the sanctum sanctorum where the main deity sits.
From BBC
At the temple, Prapakaran, the software engineer, walked 11 circles around the inner sanctum, part of the ritual for currying favor with the Visa God.
Initially wary of allowing cameras into the sanctum of the dressing room, Reid says his misgivings soon disappeared.
From BBC
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