sanctum

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Noun sanctum has 2 senses

sanctum, sanctum sanctorum - a place of inviolable privacy; "he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum, where the children could never go"
--₁ is a kind of retreat
holy place, sanctum, holy - a sacred place of pilgrimage
--₂ is a kind of topographic point, place, spot

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Term: Sanctum

Noun (singular):

A sacred or holy place; a refuge or safe haven.

Example:

Visiting the ancient temple was like stepping into a sanctum filled with tranquility.

Noun (singular):

A private place where one is free from intrusion; a personal retreat.

Example:

His study room is his sanctum where he can focus on his work undisturbed.

Adjective:

Relating to a sanctuary or holy place.

Example:

The sanctum rituals are only performed by ordained priests.

Adjective:

Preferred or popular only within a local region.

Example:

The family-owned bakery has a sanctum recipe for a traditional dessert that is loved by the locals.

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