sanctum

(saŋktəm)

noun pl. sanctums or sancta

  1. a sacred place
  2. a study or private room where one is not to be disturbed

Origin: L, neut. of sanctus, holy: see saint

See sanctum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. sanc·tums or sanc·ta (-tə)
  1. A sacred or holy place.
  2. A private place where one is free from intrusion.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin sānctum

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , neuter of sānctus, sacred; see sanctify

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