prostasis

noun

pro·​sta·​sis

prōˈstāsə̇s

plural -es

: the space between the antas of a portico in antis

Word History

Etymology

Greek, portico, from proïstanai to put in front, from pro- pro- entry 1 + histanai to cause to stand

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