amen corner


nounChiefly Midland and Southern U.S.
  1. a place in some Protestant churches, usually at one side of the pulpit, occupied by worshipers leading the responsive amens of the congregation.

Origin of amen corner

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Words Nearby amen corner

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British Dictionary definitions for amen corner

amen corner

noun
  1. 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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