Hypernym

noun

a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

Part_meronym

noun

the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave

noun

a place for public (especially Christian) worship

noun

a finely carved and decorated wooden seat where the clergy sit, stand or kneel during services.

noun

an ornamented cupboard or box in which, in some Christian churches, the Eucharist is "reserved" (stored).

bema 1

noundomain: artefact

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Synonyms

chancel 1
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
sanctuary 3
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Part_holonym

noun

the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave

noun

a place for public (especially Christian) worship

noun

a finely carved and decorated wooden seat where the clergy sit, stand or kneel during services.

noun

an ornamented cupboard or box in which, in some Christian churches, the Eucharist is "reserved" (stored).