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Definition of sanctum

sanctum

/ˈsæŋk.təm/
sanc · tum
Plural:sanctums
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• noun

1

A private, secluded room or place where a person is free from intrusion or interruption.

Example

"The novelist retreated to her quiet sanctum at the top of the stairs to finish the final chapter."

2

A sacred or consecrated place, especially an inner shrine within a temple or church.

Example

"Only the high priests were permitted to enter the innermost sanctum of the ancient temple."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century directly from Latin sanctum ('holy place'), the neuter singular of sanctus ('holy, consecrated'), which is the past participle of sancire ('to consecrate, ratify').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sanctum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sanctum
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