English noun: narthex | |||
1. | narthex (artifact) portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church | ||
Broader (hypernym) | portico | ||
Part meronym | basilica | ||
2. | narthex (artifact) a vestibule leading to the nave of a church | ||
Broader (hypernym) | antechamber, anteroom, entrance hall, foyer, hall, lobby, vestibule | ||
Part meronym | church, church building | ||