adytum
[ ad-i-tuh m ]
/ ˈæd ɪ təm /
noun, plural ad·y·ta [ad-i-tuh] /ˈæd ɪ tə/.
(in ancient worship) a sacred place that the public was forbidden to enter; an inner shrine.
the most sacred or reserved part of any place of worship.
Origin of adytum
1665–75; < Latin < Greek
ádyton (place) not to be entered, equivalent to
a-
a-6 +
-dyton, neuter of
-dytos, verbid of
dýein to enter
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adygei republic,
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adze,
adzhar autonomous republic,
adzharistan,
adzuki
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British Dictionary definitions for adytum
adytum
/ (ˈædɪtəm) /
noun plural -ta (-tə)
the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited
Word Origin for adytum
C17: Latin, from Greek
aduton a place not to be entered, from
a-
1 +
duein to enter