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sanctum

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Noun — A private or sacred place that others rarely enter.

How to use sanctum

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inner sanctum private sanctum

Etymology

From Latin sanctum, "that which is holy."

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What does “sanctum” mean?

The word “sanctum” means a private or sacred place that others rarely enter. In plain terms, a private, personal space treated almost as sacred — somewhere you go to be left alone.

How do you pronounce “sanctum”?

“Sanctum” is pronounced SANGK-tuhm (/ˈsæŋktəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “sanctum” in a sentence?

Here is “sanctum” used in a sentence: “The study was his sanctum, where nobody was allowed to disturb him.”

What part of speech is “sanctum”?

“Sanctum” is a noun.

Where does the word “sanctum” come from?

The word “sanctum” comes from Latin. From Latin sanctum, "that which is holy.".

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