Anterooms

/ˈæntɪˌrumz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of anteroom; multiple small entrance or waiting areas leading to larger rooms.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'anteroom' by adding '-s' suffix. Maintains the same Latin etymology and architectural meaning.

Kelly Says

Grand palaces had chains of anterooms, each one filtering out lower-status visitors—the deeper you could penetrate into the building, the more important you were to the ruler!

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