What is another word for sanctum?

Pronunciation: [sˈanktəm] (IPA)

Sanctum is a word that refers to a sacred or holy place. Synonyms for sanctum include shrine, temple, chapel, church, mosque and synagogue. The term can also refer to a private or personal retreat, in which case other synonyms include hideaway, den, refuge and haven. In a business context, sanctum can relate to a private office or executive suite, and synonyms could include inner sanctum, executive center, headquarters and boardroom. In any case, the word sanctum denotes a special place of reverence or importance, and its synonyms share this connotation.

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Usage examples for Sanctum

We saw him coming and hid in the inner sanctum of the sty.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
It was in this fashion that the entire party invaded Mr. Dale's sanctum.
"Girls of the Forest"
L. T. Meade
In great anxiety-for his suspicions immediately flew to Leonidas and Anglesea-Mr. Force led the way into his sanctum, secured it against intrusion, and seated his guests, and awaited the further communication of the last comer.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth

Famous quotes with Sanctum

  • The Bible is a sanctum; the world, sputum.
    Franz Kafka
  • One problem the museum has always had in the eyes of some cadets is its worship of General Mark Clark. One whole room of the museum is dedicated to the propagation of Clark's exploits through two wars. The room itself is dark, an inner sanctum lit with tabernacle lights, and smoking with a kind of mystical incense which seems to compliment the godly aura of the man himself... Statues of Clark, pictures of Clark, letters from Clark, letters to Clark, speeches by Clark, and a seemingly endless amount of Clark memorabilia helps make the museum a monument to his career. If any pictures were available of Clark walking on water or changing wine into water, they would be dutifully placed in the museum by people who suffer guilt feelings that The Citadel has never produced an international figure of its own.
    Pat Conroy
  • Bose was the first Indian to be admitted in person to the sanctum sanctorum of English, thus western science.
    Jagadish Chandra Bose
  • No solemn sanctimonious face I pull, Nor think I'm pious when I'm only bilious; Nor study in my sanctum supercilious, To frame a Sabbath Bill or forge a Bull.
    Thomas Hood

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