antechoir

noun

an·​te·​choir

ˈantēˌ-,

ˈaan-,

-tə̇-

1

: a space enclosed or reserved for the clergy and choristers at the entrance to a choir

2

: the division of a divided choir that is farther away from the sanctuary

Word History

Etymology

ante- + choir

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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