1
: a subordinate or private place of worship: such as
a
: a place of worship serving a residence or institution
b
: a small house of worship usually associated with a main church
c
: a room or recess in a church for meditation and prayer or small religious services
2
: a place of worship used by a Christian group other than an established church
a nonconformist chapel
3
: a choir of singers belonging to a chapel
4
: a chapel service or assembly at a school or college
5
: an association of the employees in a printing office
6
a
b
: a room for funeral services in a funeral home
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