sanctum sanctorum

• Frase latina que significa «santo de los santos», referida al santuario más sagrado o al recinto interior más privado de un templo, iglesia o lugar de gran importancia. En el uso moderno también puede describir un espacio privado, exclusivo o un santuario interior reservado para unos pocos elegidos.

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.

   Santo de los Santos

   • 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.

   Espacio privado y exclusivo

   • 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.