chancel

noun

Meaning

The part of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir.

Examples

The medieval architecture featured a beautifully carved wooden screen separating the nave from the chancel.
During the wedding ceremony, the couple stood before the priest within the chancel.

Synonyms: sanctuary, choir, presbytery

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

chancel

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/

Definition

The part of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir.

Examples

The medieval architecture featured a beautifully carved wooden screen separating the nave from the chancel.
During the wedding ceremony, the couple stood before the priest within the chancel.
Restoration work on the historic cathedral focused primarily on the decaying stonework of the chancel.

Synonyms of chancel

Words with a similar meaning to chancel:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary