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antechoir

an·te·choir
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tee-kwahyuh r]
    • /ˈæn tiˌkwaɪər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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