chapel of ease

A "chapel of ease" serves the needs of parishioners who live far from the main parish church, providing a convenient place for worship.

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Definition

C1Religion

(formal, historical)A small church built to serve parishioners who live far from the main parish church.

Example

  • The villagers attended the chapel of ease for Sunday services since the main church was too far away.

B2Colloquial

(informal, slang)A term used humorously to refer to a toilet.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chapel of ease":

parish seatchapter house