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sanctum

sanc·tum [ sángktəm ] (plural sanc·tums or sanc·ta [ sángktə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. sacred inner place: a sacred place inside a church, temple, or mosque

2. quiet private place: a quiet private place where somebody is free from interference or interruption

[Late 16th century. < late Latin< form of Latin sanctus "holy" (see saint)]
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