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iconostasis

Noun CEFR C1
ˌaɪkəˈnɒstəsɪs

Definitions

A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.

Equivalents

Españoliconostasio
Françaisiconostase
DeutschIkonostase
16 more languages

Examples

“The altar was hidden behind an Iconostasis. The church was looked after by an old sacristan who lived in a cottage on the shore of the lake.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

iconotext iconotextuality iconotheca iconotropy iconotype Icons

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