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Nave

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Used specifically to refer to the seating area inside a church where the congregation gathers. SlideDuring the service, parishioners filled the nave to listen to the sermon.
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The nave is often the focal point during religious ceremonies and processions inside a church. SlideThe bride walked down the nave towards the altar.
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Sometimes mentioned in discussions about church architecture and history. SlideThe cathedral is famous for its Gothic-style nave.