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- [sangk-tuh m]
- /ˈsæŋk təm/
- /ˈsæŋk.təm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sangk-tuh m]
- /ˈsæŋk təm/
Definitions of sanctum word
- noun plural sanctum a sacred or holy place. 1
- noun plural sanctum an inviolably private place or retreat. 1
- noun sanctum holy place 1
- countable noun sanctum If you refer to someone's inner sanctum, you mean a room which is private and sometimes secret, where they can be quiet and alone. 0
- countable noun sanctum A sanctum is the holiest place inside a holy building such as a temple or mosque. 0
- noun sanctum a sacred or holy place 0
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Origin of sanctum
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; noun use of neuter of Latin sānctus; see Sanctus
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Parts of speech for Sanctum
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sanctum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sanctum
noun sanctum
- atelier — An atelier is an artist's studio or workshop.
- chancel — The chancel is the part of a church containing the altar, where the clergy and the choir usually sit.
- coverts — concealed; secret; disguised.
- den — A den is the home of certain types of wild animals such as lions or foxes.
- harborage — shelter for vessels, as that provided by a harbor.
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