sanctum
noun
formal uk
/ˈsæŋk.təm/ us
/ˈsæŋk.təm/Meaning of sanctum in English
(Definition of sanctum from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of sanctum
sanctum
He was of the faith; in fact, he was apparently summoned to meet the presence in the inner sanctum.
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I have always argued that the more one has an inner sanctum of power, the more essential it is for democracy that that sanctum be opened up to public scrutiny.
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Other features are columned halls with balconies, an entrance porch, and the inner sanctum.
There is a lamp inside the inner sanctum that is constantly flickering despite the lack of air movement inside.
Rain water percolates into the sanctum through the cracks in the roof and gandi junctions.
Here, the main temple, the sanctum of which has a "linga", is surrounded by thirteen minor shrines, each with its own "linga".
The temple sanctum (sreekovil) is a double-storied structure built on a circular plan.
Subraya inside the sanctum which is worshiped by thousands of devotees every week.
The complex comprises four components: vimana (tower structure containing the sanctum), jagamohana (assembly hall), nata-mandapa (festival hall) and "bhoga-mandapa" (hall of offerings).
Two lingams are installed in the sanctum sanctorum.
Two lingam are installed in the sanctum sanctorum.
The porch is completely lost and of the sanctum only the plinth has survived.
The court is regarded as the sanctum sanctorum of the college by fellows and students on account of the difficulty of obtaining rooms there.
The electrified sanctum sanctorum is deep inside the cave.
A ramp joins the main room to the platform area and the sanctum.
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