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- [nahr-theks]
- /ˈnɑr θɛks/
- /nˈɑːθeks/
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- [nahr-theks]
- /ˈnɑr θɛks/
Definitions of narthex word
- noun narthex an enclosed passage between the main entrance and the nave of a church. 1
- noun narthex An antechamber, porch, or distinct area at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, separated off by a railing and used by catechumens, penitents, etc. 1
- noun narthex a portico at the west end of a basilica or church, esp one that is at right angles to the nave 0
- noun narthex a rectangular entrance hall between the porch and nave of a church 0
- noun narthex in early Christian churches, a porch or portico at the west end for penitents and others not admitted to the church itself 0
- noun narthex any church vestibule leading to the nave 0
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Origin of narthex
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Late Greek nárthēx, Greek: giant fennel
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Parts of speech for Narthex
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narthex popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for narthex
noun narthex
- hallway — a corridor, as in a building.
- foyer — the lobby of a theater, hotel, or apartment house.
- porch — an exterior appendage to a building, forming a covered approach or vestibule to a doorway.
- portico — a structure consisting of a roof supported by columns or piers, usually attached to a building as a porch.
- lobby — an entrance hall, corridor, or vestibule, as in a public building, often serving as an anteroom; foyer.
Antonyms for narthex
noun narthex
- conclusion — When you come to a conclusion, you decide that something is true after you have thought about it carefully and have considered all the relevant facts.
- exit — A way out, especially of a public building, room, or passenger vehicle.
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