cathedral
Translation
cathedral
Examples
We visited the city's famous cathedral.
We visited the city's famous cathedral.
The cathedral has beautiful stained-glass windows.
The cathedral has beautiful stained-glass windows.
Grammar Patterns
a cathedral a large and important church We visited the city's famous cathedral.
Similar Words
Synonyms: minster, basilica, large church
Etymology
From Greek 'kathedra' meaning 'seat', referring to the bishop's throne within the church.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'cathedra' or 'seat' of a bishop, which makes a church a cathedral. It's the head church of a diocese.