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sancta

sanc·tum
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sangk-tuh m]
    • /ˈsæŋk təm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sangk-tuh m]
    • /ˈsæŋk təm/

Definitions of sancta word

  • noun plural sancta a sacred or holy place. 1
  • noun plural sancta an inviolably private place or retreat. 1

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Origin of sancta

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; noun use of neuter of Latin sānctus; see Sanctus

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Parts of speech for Sancta

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sancta popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for sancta

noun sancta

  • ateliers — Plural form of atelier.
  • chancels — Plural form of chancel.
  • dens — a tooth or toothlike part.
  • harbors — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of harbor.
  • havens — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of haven.

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