1. A vestibule leading to the nave of a church
   "Parishioners gathered in the narthex before the service began"
    
2. Portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church
   "The ancient narthex of the basilica was adorned with intricate mosaics"

Derived forms: narthexes

Type of: antechamber, anteroom, entrance hall, foyer, hall, lobby, portico, vestibule

Part of: basilica, church, church building

Encyclopedia: Narthex