Basilica
WordNet

noun


(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


Etymology


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

Noun



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