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   sanctum

   /ˈsaŋ(k)təm/

   noun

   • 1. a sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church: "an icon installed within the sanctum of the temple" Similar holy placeshrinesanctuaryaltarinner sanctumholy of holiessanctum sanctorum
   • 2. a private place from which most people are excluded: "he ushered her into his sanctum and gave her something to drink" Similar refugeretreatboltholefoxholehideouthiding placehideawaystudydenquerencia

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin, neuter of sanctus ‘holy’, from sancire ‘consecrate’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of sanctum in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SANCTUM definition: 1. a private place or room where someone is never interrupted: 2. a holy place 3. a private place…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sanctumSanctum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySANCTUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SANCTUM meaning: 1. a private place or room where someone is never interrupted: 2. a holy place 3. a private place…. Learn more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › sanctumSanctum - definition of sanctum by The Free Dictionary

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   Define sanctum. sanctum synonyms, sanctum pronunciation, sanctum translation, English dictionary definition of sanctum. n. pl. sanc·tums or sanc·ta 1. A sacred or holy place. 2. A private place where one is free from intrusion. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English...

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsanctum noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of sanctum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSANCTUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A sanctum is the holiest place inside a holy building such as a temple or mosque.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › sanctumSANCTUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Sanctum definition: a sacred or holy place.. See examples of SANCTUM used in a sentence.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › sanctum_nsanctum, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun sanctum mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun sanctum. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. sanctum has developed meanings and uses in subjects including

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySANCTUM - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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    Definitions of 'sanctum' 1. If you refer to someone's innersanctum, you mean a room which is private and sometimes secret, where they can be quiet and alone. [...] 2. A sanctum is the holiest place inside a holy building such as a temple or mosque. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'sanctum' American English: sæŋktəmBritish English: sæŋtəm. More.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › sanctumSanctum Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    SANCTUM meaning: 1 : a place where you are not bothered by other people; 2 : a holy or sacred place