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)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from Latin, neuter of sanctus ‘holy’, from sancire ‘consecrate’




definition by Oxford Dictionaries