chapter house
A 'chapter house' serves as a meeting place for religious communities or fraternal organizations, often attached to a larger institution like a cathedral or university.
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Definition
C1Religious Institutions
(technical, academic)A building or room in a cathedral or monastery where clergy or monks meet for administrative and ecclesiastical purposes.
Example
- The monks gathered in the chapter house for their daily meeting.
- The chapter house of the cathedral is a place of historical significance.
B2Educational Institutions
(informal, academic)A building used by a fraternity or sorority for meetings and as a residence.
Example
- The sorority held its annual election in the chapter house.
- Many memorable events took place in the fraternity's chapter house.
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