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Pronunciation
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(
UK
)
IPA
(
key
)
:
/ˈtʃɑːnsəl/
(
US
)
IPA
(
key
)
:
/ˈtʃænsəl/
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Noun
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Singular
chancel
Plural
chancels
The
chancel
is the part of a church near the
altar
that is
reserved
for the
clergy
and
choir
, and typically separated from the
nave
by steps or a screen.
Synonyms:
presbytery
and
sanctuary
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