nave1 Syllabification: (nave)Pronunciation: /nāv/Translate nave | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of nave noun the central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation. In traditional Western churches it is rectangular, separated from the chancel by a step or rail, and from adjacent aisles by pillars. Origin: late 17th century: from Latin navis 'ship'nave in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of nave in the British & World English dictionary
