nave

Meanings

• noun

  The central and main part of a Christian church, especially a large one, where the altar is placed and the congregation gathers for worship.

  - "The nave of the cathedral was filled with worshippers."
  - "The architectural beauty of the nave left everyone in awe."

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Pronunciation

1. /neɪv/
   
   
   
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2. /neɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nave
ave , grave , cave , wave

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Variants

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nave , naves

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Etymology

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Old French navae, from Latin navis 'ship'. The term originally referred to the central or main part of a ship, and later came to be used for the central part of a church.

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Trivia

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1. The nave is the largest and most open space in a church, allowing for good acoustics and a sense of spaciousness.

2. The nave is often the oldest part of a church, as it was originally the only part of the building.

3. The nave is sometimes used as a synonym for the body of a church, referring to the congregation as a whole.

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Related Concepts

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1. chancel: The area at the east end of a church, often raised above the floor level, which houses the altar and the seats for the clergy.

2. apse: The semicircular or polygonal end of a church, often housing the altar and the seats for the clergy.

3. narthex: The entrance hall or vestibule of a church, often used for waiting or preparing for worship.

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Culture

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In Christian architecture, the nave is the central and largest part of a church, where the congregation gathers for worship. It is usually a rectangular space with rows of seating on either side, leading up to the chancel where the altar is located. The nave is often supported by columns or pillars.

How to Memorize "nave"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, open space in a church where the congregation gathers for worship. This is the nave.
   - Visualize the rows of seating on either side of the nave, leading up to the altar area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nave' with the central and main part of a church where the congregation gathers for worship.
   - Think of a ship's central part and associate it with the nave of a church.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nice, Autumn Vacation Every Year' to remember that the nave is the central part of a church.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Nave: Nurturing and Valuable Area for Worship' to remember the meaning of the word.

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