Late 17th century; earliest use found in Simon Wilson (fl. 1670). From ante- + temple, after post-classical Latin antetemplum, itself after ancient Greek πρόναος.
Definition of ante-temple in US English:
ante-temple
nounˈantɪtɛmpl
Architecture
A portico of a church or ancient temple.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Simon Wilson (fl. 1670). From ante- + temple, after post-classical Latin antetemplum, itself after ancient Greek πρόναος.