sanctum sanctorum

Noun
  1. A place of inviolable privacy (synset 108663146)
    "he withdrew to his sanctum sanctorum, where the children could never go"
    is a type of: retreat - a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
    same as: sanctum
  2. (Judaism) sanctuary comprised of the innermost chamber of the Tabernacle in the temple of Solomon where the Ark of the Covenant was kept (synset 103532855)
    referred to in: judaism - the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud
    is a type of: sanctuary - a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
    is a part of: tabernacle - (Judaism) a portable sanctuary in which the Jews carried the Ark of the Covenant on their exodus
    same as: holy of holies

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