chapel

English

/ˈtʃæ.pəl/, /ˈtʃæ.pəl/

noun
Definitions
  • (especially) A place of worship, smaller than or subordinate to a church.
  • A place of worship in another building or within a civil institution such as a larger church, airport, prison, monastery, school, etc.; often primarily for private prayer.
  • A funeral home, or a room in one for holding funeral services.
  • (UK) A trade union branch in printing or journalism.
  • A printing office.
  • A choir of singers, or an orchestra, attached to the court of a prince or nobleman.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chapele derived from Latin cappella.

Origin

Latin

cappella

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