Definition of Chancel

1. Noun. Area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing.

Exact synonyms: Bema, Sanctuary
Generic synonyms: Area
Terms within: Choir
Group relationships: Church, Church Building

Definition of Chancel

1. n. That part of a church, reserved for the use of the clergy, where the altar, or communion table, is placed.

Definition of Chancel

1. an area around a church altar [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chancel

CHAMPUS
Champy
champy
Champy's fixative
chams
chanal
chanar
Chanarin
Chance
chance
chance(a)
chance-half correlation
chance-medley
chanced
chanceful
chancel (current term)
chancelleries
chancellery
chancellor
chancellories
chancellors
chancellorship
chancellorships
Chancellorsville
chancellory
Chancellor of the Exchequer
chancels
chancer
chanceries
chancers

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