Basilica definition

Basilica

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WordNet

(1) A Roman building used for public administration

(2) An early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges

"The church was raised to the rank of basilica"

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English

From Latin basilica, from Greek basilike, from basilike stoa, "royal hall".

A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.
A Roman Catholic church or cathedral with basilican status.