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MEETING HALL
A place where people meet for entertainment, discussion or assembly. Use more specific term where known.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Civil
>> Meeting Hall
>>> Meeting Hall
>>> Church Hall
>>> Guildhall
>>> Masonic Hall
>>> Public Hall
>>> Town Hall
>>> Trades Hall
>>> Village Hall
>>>> British Legion Hall
>>>> Church Hall
>>>> Guildhall
>>>> Masonic Hall
>>>> Public Hall
>>>> Town Hall
>>>> Trades Hall
>>>> Village Hall
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE | A place of worship for members of the Society of Friends, a denomination founded by George Fox in c.1650 who believed in passivist principles and a rejection of the sacrament. |
| HALL | A large building or room used for a specific function. If not domestic, use specific term, e.g. VILLAGE HALL. |
| MEETING PLACE | A building or open space where people assemble or gather. |
| MISSION HALL | A building used for meetings and worship by a religious community attempting to establish its faith in a particular area. |
| SESSION HOUSE | A building used as the meeting place of a religious body presiding over a local congregation. |
