iconostasis
definition
a screen or partition in a church that separates the sanctuary from the nave, often adorned with icons
example
The ornate iconostasis in the Orthodox church was adorned with beautiful artwork depicting various saints.
synonyms
screenpartitiondivider
word origin — derived from the Greek word 'ikonostasion', which is a combination of 'ikon' meaning 'icon' and 'stasis' meaning 'stand' or 'place'.