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Plural of sanctum

regular plural

The plural of sanctum is sanctums or sancta.

Forms of sanctum

Singularsanctum /ˈsæŋktəm/
Pluralsanctums
sancta
Countablecountable

Meaning of sanctum

  1. noun A place set apart, as with a sanctum sanctorum; a sacred or private place; a private retreat or workroom.

Full definition of sanctum

Questions about the plural of sanctum

What is the plural of sanctum?
The plural of sanctum is sanctums or sancta.
Which is correct, sanctums or sancta?
Both are used. sancta is the more common of the two in English writing.
Is sanctum countable?
Sanctum is a countable noun.

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