noun
chancel
Chancel (noun) means the part of a church near the altar, often fenced off, where the priests and choir sit.
noun
1
The part of a church near the altar, often fenced off, where the priests and choir sit.
2
The whole section at one end of a church that holds the altar, together with the curved area and walkway behind it.
3
The middle part of that same church section, not counting the curved area or the walkway.
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Etymology
Came into English from Old French chancel, and is a doublet of cancellus.
Synonyms
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sanctuary
bema
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What is the meaning of chancel?
"chancel" (noun) means the part of a church near the altar, often fenced off, where the priests and choir sit.
What is another word for chancel?
Other words for "chancel" include sanctuary, bema.
What are the different meanings of chancel?
"chancel" has 3 main meanings: 1. The part of a church near the altar, often fenced off, where the priests and choir sit; 2. The whole section at one end of a church that holds the altar, together with the curved area and walkway behind it; 3. The middle part of that same church section, not counting the curved area or the walkway.
