"sanctum" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsæŋktəm/ Audio: en-au-sanctum.ogg Forms: sanctums [plural], sancta [plural]
Etymology: From Latin sānctum (“that which is holy”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|sanctum|sānctum|that which is holy}} Latin sānctum (“that which is holy”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|sancta}} sanctum (plural sanctums or sancta)
  1. A place set apart, as with a sanctum sanctorum; a sacred or private place; a private retreat or workroom. Derived forms: inner sanctum Translations (a place set apart): ἄδυτον (áduton) [neuter] (Ancient Greek), светилище (svetilište) [neuter] (Bulgarian), adytum [neuter] (Latin)

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