chalcidicum

kal.sɪdˈɪk.əm

Definitions

1. noun

A covered passageway or a portico in a Roman building, especially in a basilica.

“The chalcidicum of the ancient Roman forum served as a transitional space between the inside and outside.”

Synonyms

  • basilica
  • portico

Antonyms

  • enclosure
  • sealed area