noun
- a sacred or holy place
- a private place where one is not to be disturbed
Examples
- The inner sanctum of the temple was reserved for priests only.
- Visitors were not allowed to enter the sacred sanctum.
- His study was his personal sanctum where he could work undisturbed.
- She retreated to her sanctum to think through the problem.
- The artist’s studio served as her creative sanctum.
- Only family members were permitted in his private sanctum.