meetinghouse
Noun: 1. A building used for religious meetings and worship: Specifically, a simple building designed as a place for a congregation to gather, historically and primarily associated with certain Protestant groups (like Quakers, Baptists, or other Nonconformist denominations) who emphasize simplicity and communal participation over elaborate ritual.
The term "meetinghouse" specifically denotes the place of worship for certain Christian groups. It emphasizes the function of the building (a place to meet) over architectural grandeur or traditional ecclesiastical terms like "church." * The Quaker meetinghouse was a plain, white building on the village green. * The early settlers built a meetinghouse that served as both a place of worship and a town hall.
- The concept of a "meetinghouse" reflects a theological emphasis on the gathered community of believers rather than on a consecrated building. It is often characterized by simple, functional architecture without steeples, altars, or stained glass.
- Meeting House (noun): An alternative spelling, often used as a proper name (e.g., "The Old South Meeting House").
- Meeting room (noun): A more general term for any room used for gatherings, not specifically religious.
- Chapel (noun): A similar term for a place of Christian worship that is often smaller or non-conformist, but "chapel" can be used within larger church buildings or institutions.
- Church (noun): A more general term for a Christian place of worship; a "meetinghouse" is a type of church building with specific connotations.
- House of worship: A general term for any building where people gather to practice their religion.
- Place of worship: A general, functional synonym.
- Chapel: A close synonym, though with slightly different denominational and architectural associations.
- There is no direct antonym, but conceptually, it contrasts with:
- Cathedral: A large, ornate, and principal church of a diocese.
- Basilica: A church of historical and ceremonial importance, often large and architecturally significant.
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a building for religious assembly (especially Nonconformists, e.g., Quakers)
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