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sanctum

/sæŋktəm/ noun · British & US
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What does sanctum mean?

noun

A private room or area, especially one reserved for a person of high rank or authority. A place of safety or refuge.

Example

"The president's sanctum was off-limits to everyone except his closest advisors."

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