Sanctum

Pronunciation: /ˈsæŋktəm/

Definitions of sanctum

noun a sacred or holy place

Example Sentences

A1 The child's bedroom was his sanctum, where he felt safe and secure.

A2 The old library was a sanctum for book lovers, filled with the smell of old books.

B1 The artist's studio was her sanctum, where she could create freely without any distractions.

B2 The CEO's office was a sanctum of power, where important decisions were made.

C1 The monastery's chapel was a sanctum of peace and tranquility, where monks could meditate in silence.

C2 The scientist's laboratory was his sanctum, where groundbreaking experiments were conducted.

Examples of sanctum in a Sentence

formal The sanctum of the ancient temple was off-limits to visitors.

informal We're not allowed to go into the sanctum, it's restricted.

slang I heard there's some cool stuff in the sanctum, wanna check it out?

figurative For him, his office is his sanctum where he can focus and get work done.

Grammatical Forms of sanctum

• plural: sancta
• comparative: more sanctum
• superlative: most sanctum
• present tense: sanctifies
• future tense: will sanctify
• perfect tense: has sanctified
• continuous tense: is sanctifying
• singular: sanctum
• positive degree: sanctum
• infinitive: to sanctify
• gerund: sanctifying
• participle: sanctified

Origin and Evolution of sanctum

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sanctum' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'sanctus' meaning holy or sacred.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sanctum' has retained its original meaning of a sacred or holy place, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to a private or secluded space where one can feel safe or secure.