- naves
Refers to the main central part of an interior divided into a high center with lower side portions divided by columns or piers, usually but not always in a church. Use also for the main part of a church without aisles but with a distinct chancel.
naves
The main interior space in a church, where the congregation gathers, as distinguished from the chancel or sanctuary, where the service is led by the clergy. It usually has one or more side aisles.
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