narthexes in English
noun
1
an antechamber, porch, or distinct area at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, separated off by a railing and used by catechumens, penitents, etc..
As soon they reached the narthex , a small antechamber built off of the western gate's wall, Rachel twisted the handle to the room, and the door groaned open.
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1. Synonyms for Anterooms include antechambers, vestibules, foyers, lobbies, forerooms, narthexes, waiting rooms, reception rooms, entranceways and entrance