cathedral | ||
1. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) any large and important church | |
Related terms: | church minster cathedra | |
2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to or resembling a cathedral | |
Examples: | "tall trees whose branches met to form cathedral arches over the path" |
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3. | [ adjective ] relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne | |
Examples: | "a cathedral church" |
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Related terms: | cathedra | |
4. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese | |
Related terms: | church | |
Similar spelling: |
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