Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > B Synonyms of bema Find synonyms for: Noun 1. chancel, sanctuary, bema, area usage: area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of bema (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Hanukkah Origins of the Christmas Holiday Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 Krampus: The Christmas Devil Kwanzaa ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stasis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language