The body of a church running between the aisles from the west end to the chancel or choir.
Part of church from inner door to chancel or choir usually separated from aisles by pillars.
the western arm of the church, where the congregation stood.
The central portion of a church, flanked by the aisles.
High central aisle of a basilica.
The large center area of the Church where the Orthodox Faithful stand and pray worshipping the Lord God.
Main body of church from (usually) the West end to the Chancel.
Central space in a church, usually flanked by aisles.
That part of a church which is nearest the common entrance.
This is the part of the sanctuary where the congregation sits.
the space where worshippers are seated in a church.
Main passageway leading from main door to high altar, usually runs west-east.
the section of church that accommodates the congregation
(nave). The principal longitudinal area of a Christian place of worship, generally used only by the congregation, extending from the main entrance or narthex to the chancel, usually flanked by aisles of less height and breadth.
the central space in a church, often flanked by aisles.
Main part of the church with a longitudinal body, located between the entrance and the sanctuary, where the faithful collect.
The principal room in a church for the congregation.
The principal interior of a church, where the congregation worships.
the main part of the church where the pews or chairs are located.
long central aisle of a basilica.
The main body of the church, where the members of the congregation are seated.
From navis, ship, an early symbol of the church. The central aisle; the part of a church located between the chief entrance and the chancel, and separated from the aisles by piers or columns. Illustration from St. Ann's RC See also Byzantine Church - illustrated with examples from Greece
In Christian church architecture: The main or central area of a church where the congregation usually stands (or sits); generally, the longitudinal western arm of a church, but more specifically the middle section of the western arm, with aisles on either side. Derived from the Latin navis, meaning ship, symbolizing a contained vessel ferrying souls from damnation to redemption.
The tall, central space of a church or cathedral usually flanked by side aisles.
Principal hall of a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel.
the western arm of a church, and more specifically the central axial section of that arm, used by the congregation and for sermons
The central division of the church in which the congregation is seated.
The central aisle of a basilica, similar to the modern church sanctuary. It was designated for the laity or common worshippers while gathering for worship.
The main body or central aisle of a church which may be enclosed by walls (church with a single nave), by columns or by pilasters (church with three or five naves where the central one is usually higher and wider).
The part of the church that extends from the chancel to the principal entrance
The main body of a church building, where the congregation sits. (The name comes from the supposed resemblance of the roof to an upturned ship [Latin, navis].)
western part of a church where the congregation sit
The main body of a church, usually from door to choir. The word comes from the Latin for Ship, as the nave was thought to resemble an upturned ship. Also the Church was often described as the Barque of Peter, as Jesus preached a sermon from Peter's boat when the crowds on land became too pressing.
(English) The main body of a church, running from the front door to the transept, or crossing. Its ceiling is usually higher than that of flanking aisles.
the body of a church, especially from the west door to the chancel and usually separated from the aisles by pillars.
the western limb of a church, where the congregation meets.
The main body of the church between the narthex and the sanctuary.
the area of the church where worship takes place - where the congregation sits.
the western part of the church (comprised between the entrance and the transept and usually excluding the aisles) where the congregation stands
The pew area of the church building, where the congregation sits, stands or kneels during public worship. The nave is more than an auditorium, where people listen, because worship in the Episcopal Church involves everyone as participants.
the area between the nartheu (entrance) and the sanctuary, in which the congregation is accommodated.
Principal hall of the church.
the body or people's part of the church from the door to the altar rail
The main body of the church where the congregation sits. NRSV. New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
the main part of a church (see naos).
each one of the sections of a church divided by columns or pilasters.
The main part of a church where the people sit, called the sanctuary in some denominations. It is derived from the Latin word for ship, as in some churches, including Emmanuel, the beams of the roof resemble the beams and timbers in the sides of a ship.
The place in the church building for the congregation. The term may be derived from the Latin navis, "ship," which was an early symbol of the church.
The part of the church between the chancel and the narthex where the congregation sits.
From the Latin navis, meaning ship. The nave is the large, long hall, which runs through the central length of the Roman basilica plan and Christian churches, which were influenced by it. The nave extends from the entrance or Narthex, to the apse. It is flanked by side aisles.
The central area of the western branch of a cathedral, bordered by Aisles. The center of a church or cathedral, intended for seating of parishioners.
the long central part of a church, often with aisles (long passages) leading off each side
the part of a church westward of the choir that the general congregation assembles
(Lt. a ship) - the main body of a church or cathedral. Sometimes defined as the central aisle only.
The central aisle of the church that leads from the back to the altar at the front of the church.
the main part of a church; the place where the congregation sits. Derived from an old word for ship; in older churches the beams of the roof resembled the beams and timbers in the sides of a ship.
The largest and longest section of a church, usually devoted to sheltering or seating worshipers and often divided by aisles.
This is the central part of a church where the congregation, or lay people sit. It comes from the Latin word for a ship ("navis" - compare our word 'navy'). Possibly the idea is that Christians are safe from the 'sea' of evil and sin that surrounds them in the world, secure in the 'ship' of the church.
The main part of the interior of a worship center or church.
In a mosque it is the main central aisle leading to the Mihrab. In the church it is the main longitudinal space of a bascilican church. It is where the Christian congregation stand in prayer and religious services.
The part of a church between the chief entrance and the choir (quire), demarcated from aisles by piers or columns.
The main body of a church from the west end to the choir. The nave could be divided north and south by screens
The main, middle part of a church or similar structure. The nave may be flanked by aisles laterally and by the chancel and narthex axially.
The central vessel of the church, between the aisles and under the high vaults; also the western half of the building ("nave end").
The principal room or space in a church, which accommodates the congregation.
The middle aisle or multiple main aisled part of a church extending from the narthex or main entrance to the choir (fig.1). The congregation usually sits here.
From the Latin navis, which means ship. The nave is the main section of a church where the worshipers are gathered. The term may have derived from the ship-like appearance of early naves or from the early church understanding of the church as the ark of salvation.
The main body of the church in which the congregation sits during worship services.
Long central area of a Basilica flanked by aisles and lit by the clerestory
The principal area of a church, extending from the main area to the transept.
Links to full descriptions of the elements of a Gothic floorplan are also found at the entry Cathedral diagram.