1. a porch or vestibule at the entrance of a church, typically at the west end
Usage: architectural term; often capitalized when referring to a specific historical structure
2. the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake in northern Israel
Usage: proper noun; geographical reference; often capitalized

Examples

• The medieval church featured a beautiful galilee with ornate stone columns.
• Visitors entered through the galilee before reaching the main nave.
• The galilee served as a transition space between the outside world and the sacred interior.
• Jesus performed miracles near the Sea of Galilee according to biblical accounts.
• The shores of Galilee are mentioned frequently in the New Testament.