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Word: Sanctum
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from Latin, neuter of sanctus ‘holy’, from sancire ‘consecrate’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsaŋ(k)təm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church
Short Definition:sacred place
Examples:- an icon installed within the sanctum of the temple
Definition:
a private place from which most people are excluded
Short Definition:private place from which most people are excluded
Examples:- he ushered her into his sanctum and gave her something to drink
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