chapelize

/tʃæpɪlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or cause to become a chapel or a place of worship, especially a small or rural one.

“The village was chapelized by the wealthy patron who built a chapel there.”

2. noun

a small or rural place of worship, especially a chapel.

“The village had a small chapelize that was known for its beautiful stained glass windows.”

Synonyms

  • chapelize
  • consecrate

Antonyms

  • secularize