Definition

A space or area located at the entrance of a chapel, often serving as a waiting area or vestibule before entering the main chapel.

Example

The wedding guests gathered in the antechapel before the ceremony began.

Conversation

Have you seen the antechapel of the new church downtown?

Yeah, it looks beautiful from the outside!

I heard it's designed to be a calming space before entering the main chapel.

That sounds lovely; it would be nice to have a quiet spot like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antechapel → It is formed from "ante-" (meaning before) and "chapel" (from Old French *chapelle*, meaning a small church or place of worship). The word refers to a space that is located before or in front of a chapel.

Memory Tip

Think of a space that is 'before' ('ante-') a place of worship ('chapel') — that's what antechapel means.

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