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narthex

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːθɛks/

Definition of narthex

noun

  • an antechamber, porch, or distinct area at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, separated off by a railing.
  • an antechamber or large porch in a modern church.

Origin:

late 17th century: via Latin from Greek narthēx

narthex in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of narthex in the US English dictionary