What does narthex mean?
A part of a church that is between the entrance and the nave, often used as a vestibule or a place for socializing. In architecture, a narthex is a transitional space between the outside and the main body of a building.
Example
"The narthex of the ancient church was a grand space with high ceilings and large windows."
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