Pax Latrina

Pax Latrina

n.
the meditative atmosphere of being alone in a bathroom, sequestered inside your own little isolation booth, enjoying a moment backstage from the razzle-dazzle of public life.

Latin pax, a period of peace + latrina, toilet. Compare Pax Romana or Pax Americana; sometimes the solace of bathroom stalls can feel just as profound as the protection of empires. Pronounced “paks luh-tree-nah.”

Burn Upon Reentry

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Ludiosis

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Fygophobia

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Holiette

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Xeno

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Kenaway

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Siso

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Anti-Aliasing

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Anechosis

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Nyctous

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Pâro

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Tillid

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Allope

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Kinchy

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Mornden

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Pax Latrina

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Insoucism

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Hobsmacked

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Momophobia

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Fawtle

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