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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

construction, structure go
a thing constructed

area go
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function

enclosure go
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

recess, niche
an enclosure that is set back or indented

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bay, alcove go
a small recess opening off a larger room
apse, apsis go
a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church
columbarium, cinerarium go
a niche for a funeral urn containing the ashes of the cremated dead
fireplace, hearth, open fireplace go
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
mihrab go
(Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca