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sanctum

SANGK-tuhm

Sanctum (noun) means a private or sacred place that others rarely enter. Example: “The study was his sanctum, where nobody was allowed to disturb him.”

noun
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A private or sacred place that others rarely enter.
"The study was his sanctum, where nobody was allowed to disturb him."

How to use sanctum

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA private, personal space treated almost as sacred — somewhere you go to be left alone.

Common pairings
inner sanctum private sanctum

Word forms

sanctums plural, sancta plural

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Etymology

From Latin sanctum, "that which is holy."

Origin: Latin

holy holy place sanctum sanctorum

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Frequently asked questions

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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