Sanctum (Noun)
Meaning 1
A place of inviolable privacy; "he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum, where the children could never go".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A sacred place of pilgrimage.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The temple was a sanctum for millions of devotees who traveled from all over the world to pay their respects.
- For centuries, the monastery had been a sanctum for spiritual seekers looking for inner peace and enlightenment.
- The shrine was a sanctum where people came to pray, reflect, and connect with the divine.
- Pilgrims would often journey for days to reach the sanctum, a sacred site revered for its spiritual significance.
- The grotto was a sanctum for those seeking solace and comfort, a place where they could find peace and tranquility.