| NOUN | artifact | bema, chancel, sanctuary | area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir |
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| Meaning | area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing. | |
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| Synonyms | chancel, sanctuary | |
| Part of | church, church building | A place for public (especially Christian) worship |
| Parts | choir | The area occupied by singers |
| Broader | area | A part of a structure having some specific characteristic / characteristic or function |