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sanctums
We have found lemma(root) word of sanctums : sanctum.
Definitions
[ˈsaŋ(k)təm], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a sacred place, especially a shrine within a temple or church
(e.g: an icon installed within the sanctum of the temple)
- a private place from which most people are excluded
(e.g: he ushered her into his sanctum and gave her something to drink)
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Origin
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late 16th century: from Latin, neuter of sanctus ‘holy’, from sancire ‘consecrate’
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