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Get to know Narthex better with 7 real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like portico or anteroom.

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Narthex meaning

A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.

Synonyms of Narthex

portico anteroom antechamber entrance hall hall foyer lobby vestibule

Related words

Other words often associated with Narthex or its synonyms:

room corridor cavum building people porch dorm buttonhole hallway beg dormitory edifice

Using Narthex

  • The main meaning on this page is: A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
  • Useful related words include: portico, anteroom, antechamber, entrance hall.
  • In the example corpus, narthex often appears in combinations such as: the narthex.

Context around Narthex

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 2 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 7 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often after:

vestibule 1×

Sentence patterns with Narthex

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a narthex a portico 1× from the narthex the antechamber 1× in the narthex of the 1× parts the narthex vestibule the 1× the narthex is where 1× usually a narthex or ante 1× where the narthex would be 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a narthex a 1× the church building 1× the narthex is 1× the overall orientation 1× the recumbent lions 1× the view from 1×

Common sentence endings:

dark wood beams 1× of the church 1× or holy place 1× preparation of food 1× stand during services 1× the east end 1×

Words around Narthex

Just before it in the word index:

nartheciaceae 2 narthang 2 narthan 2 narth 7 nartey 12 narteh 4

Just after it in the word index:

narto 2 naru 6 naruebet 2 naruhito 25 narula 19 narus 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaba 10 aafc 10 aaib 10 aalbers 10 abbate 10 abbesses 10

Corpus analysis for Narthex

  • In this selection, "narthex" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, vestibule stand out and add context to how "narthex" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a narthex a portico and from the narthex the antechamber. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "narthex" sits close to words such as aaba, aafc and aaib, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with narthex

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The narthex is where catechumens and non-Orthodox visitors were traditionally asked to stand during services. (16 words)

The recumbent lions guarding the entrance are copies of the originals, now in the narthex of the church. (18 words)

There is usually a narthex or ante-chamber at the entrance, and often other ancillary rooms for storage and the preparation of food. (23 words)

Longer example sentences

The overall orientation of Holy Trinity is the reverse of classic Byzantine custom where the narthex would be at the west end and the isolea and sanctuary beyond the iconostasis would be at the east end. (36 words)

The view from the narthex, the antechamber of the main building where sermons are delivered, reveals intricate stained glass and vaulted ceilings supported by great dark-wood beams. (28 words)

A narthex (a portico or entrance hall) for the west front was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the mid-20th century but was not built. (26 words)

Example sentences (7)

The view from the narthex, the antechamber of the main building where sermons are delivered, reveals intricate stained glass and vaulted ceilings supported by great dark-wood beams.

The overall orientation of Holy Trinity is the reverse of classic Byzantine custom where the narthex would be at the west end and the isolea and sanctuary beyond the iconostasis would be at the east end.

A narthex (a portico or entrance hall) for the west front was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens in the mid-20th century but was not built.

The Church building is divided into three main parts: the narthex ( vestibule ), the nave and the sanctuary (also called the altar or holy place).

The narthex is where catechumens and non-Orthodox visitors were traditionally asked to stand during services.

The recumbent lions guarding the entrance are copies of the originals, now in the narthex of the church.

There is usually a narthex or ante-chamber at the entrance, and often other ancillary rooms for storage and the preparation of food.

Common combinations with narthex

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "narthex" in a sentence?
An example: "The view from the narthex, the antechamber of the main building where sermons are delivered, reveals intricate stained glass and vaulted ceilings supported by great dark-wood beams." This page contains 7 example sentences with the word "narthex" from authentic English texts.
What does "narthex" mean?
Narthex means: A western vestibule leading to the nave in some Christian churches.
What are synonyms of "narthex"?
Common synonyms of "narthex" include: portico, anteroom, antechamber, entrance hall, hall, foyer, lobby, vestibule.
How many example sentences with "narthex" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 7 example sentences with "narthex", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.