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anteportal
nounmasculinetechnicalrare/ɐ̃.tɨ.puɾ.ˈtaɫ/an·te·por·tal
Definition
1Architectural structure or space preceding a main portal, serving as a preliminary entrance.
Usage examples
“The cloister served as an anteportal to the church.”
“The building renovation included the construction of a monumental anteportal.”