sanctum sanctorum

• Латинская фраза, означающая «святая святых», относящаяся к самому священному или частному внутреннему святилищу храма, церкви или любого места большого значения. В современном употреблении также может описывать частное, эксклюзивное пространство или внутреннее святилище, предназначенное для избранных.

A Latin phrase meaning 'holy of holies,' referring to the most sacred or private inner sanctuary of a temple, church, or any place of great importance. In modern usage, it can also describe a private, exclusive space or inner sanctum reserved for a select few.

1. Holy of HoliesC2formal

   The most sacred or private place, especially within a temple or church.

   Святая святых

   • Only the high priest could enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.
   • The ancient ritual was performed in the sanctum sanctorum.
   • The sanctum sanctorum was off-limits to all but the most devout.

2. Private or exclusive spaceC2informal

   A place that is very private and where only a few people are allowed.

   Святая святых

   • His study is his sanctum sanctorum, where no one is allowed to disturb him.
   • The CEO's office was treated like a sanctum sanctorum by the staff.
   • She considered her garden her personal sanctum sanctorum.