inner sanctum

noun
UK: /ˌɪnə ˈsæŋktəm/
US: /ˌɪnər ˈsæŋktəm/

  1. A private place where someone goes to be alone.

    1. He went to his inner sanctum to think.
    2. The library became her inner sanctum, a place of quiet contemplation away from the noise.

  2. The most private room or area in a building.

    1. Only a few are allowed into the inner sanctum.
    2. The CEO's office felt like an inner sanctum, guarded by layers of administrative assistants.

  3. A group of people within an organization who have the most power and influence.

    1. He is part of the party's inner sanctum.
    2. Gaining access to the governor's inner sanctum meant having influence on important policy decisions.

Synonyms

study circle den brain trust holy of holies

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inner sanctum" in English means: A private place where someone goes to be alone., The most private room or area in a building., A group of people within an organization who have the most power and influence..

The phonetic transcription of "inner sanctum" is /ˌɪnə ˈsæŋktəm/ in British English and /ˌɪnər ˈsæŋktəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inner sanctum": study, circle, den, brain trust, holy of holies.

Example usage of "inner sanctum": "He went to his inner sanctum to think.". More examples on the page.