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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-kwahyuh r]
- /ˈæn tiˌkwaɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-kwahyuh r]
- /ˈæn tiˌkwaɪər/
Definitions of antechoir word
- noun antechoir the part of a church in front of the choir, usually enclosed by screens, tombs, etc 3
- noun antechoir a partially or wholly enclosed part of a chapel in front of the choir 3
- noun antechoir an enclosed space in front of the choir of a church. 1
- noun antechoir The part of a church in front of the choir, often reserved for the clergy. 1
- noun antechoir The part of a church in front of the choir, often reserved for the clergy and choristers. 0
- noun antechoir Where a choir is divided, as in some Spanish churches, the division that is further away from the sanctuary. 0
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Origin of antechoir
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; ante- + choir
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Parts of speech for Antechoir
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antechoir popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
antechoir usage trend in Literature
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