narthex

English Thesaurus

1. a vestibule leading to the nave of a church (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	antechamber, anteroom, entrance hall, foyer, hall, lobby, vestibule,
definition	:	a large entrance or reception room or area (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	church, church building,
definition	:	a place for public (especially Christian) worship (noun.artifact)

2. portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	portico,
definition	:	a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	basilica,
definition	:	an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges (noun.artifact)