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amen corner

noun Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

a place in some Protestant churches, usually at one side of the pulpit, occupied by worshipers leading the responsive amens of the congregation.

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Nearby words

  1. amelodentinal,
  2. amelodentinal junction,
  3. amelogenesis,
  4. amelogenesis imperfecta,
  5. amen,
  6. amen glass,
  7. amen-ra,
  8. amenability,
  9. amenable,
  10. amend

Origin of amen corner

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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British Dictionary definitions for amen corner

amen corner

noun

the amen corner US the part of a church, usually to one side of the pulpit, occupied by people who lead the responsive amens during the service
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