Sanctum (noun)

1. A sacred or holy place; a temple, a sanctuary, a sacred chamber or room.
2. A place of privacy or seclusion; an inner sanctum.

Origin:

The word sanctum is derived from the latin word "sanctus" which means "sacred".

Examples:

1. The sanctum was a sacred chamber where only the priests were allowed to enter.
2. The sanctum was a holy place where people went to meditate and pray.
3. He was allowed to enter the sanctum only after performing a ritual purification.
4. She had a private sanctum in her home where she could retreat from the world.
5. The sanctum was a place of peace and tranquility, a refuge from the stresses of everyday life.