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The term "nave" comes from the Latin word "navis," meaning "ship." This association likely arises from the architectural design of churches, where the vaulted ceiling resembles an inverted ship's hull. The nave serves as the central part of a church, where congregants gather, symbolizing a place of community and refuge, much like a ship at sea.

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