chancel

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃænsəl/

Noun

Singular chancel

Plural chancels

1. 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