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(saŋk′təm)

noun pl. sanctums or sancta

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

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

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noun pl. sanc·tums or sanc·ta (-tə)

A sacred or holy place.
A private place where one is free from intrusion.

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Origin: Late Latin sānctum

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , neuter of sānctus, sacred; see sanctify

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