secretum

/sɛkrɪtʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Rome, a secret, or a private place.

“The senator hid his secretum from prying eyes.”

2. noun

A small, enclosed space for meditation or study.

“The philosopher would often retreat to his secretum to focus on his work.”

Synonyms

  • hideaway
  • sanctum
  • secret

Antonyms

  • open
  • public