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sanctum

1 of 1noun
/ˈsæŋktəm/
Forms:sanctums
1

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

  • His study was his sanctum, where he could think and write without interruption.
  • She retreated to her sanctum, a quiet room filled with books and soft lighting, to meditate.
  • The small garden behind the house served as her sanctum, a place to escape and relax.
  • The church's inner chamber was considered a sanctum, reserved for prayer and reflection.
  • He found his sanctum in the attic, a quiet space away from the noise of the household.
2

a sacred place of pilgrimage

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