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The nave is the central part of a church building where the congregation sits during services. It typically extends from the entrance toward the altar and is often the largest interior space in a church, making it important for accommodating worshippers during religious gatherings.
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The nave () is the central part of a church, stretching from the (normally western) main entrance or rear wall, to the transepts, or in a church without transepts, to the chancel. When a church contains side aisles, as in a basilica-type building, the strict definition of the term "nave" is restricted to the central aisle. In a broader, more colloquial sense, the nave includes all areas available for the lay worshippers, including the side-aisles and transepts. Either way, the nave is distinct from the area reserved for the choir and clergy.