basilica
Translation
basilica
Examples
We visited the famous basilica in Rome.
We visited the famous basilica in Rome.
A basilica is a large and important church.
A basilica is a large and important church.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a large and important church The pope designated it a minor basilica.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cathedral, church, chapel
Etymology
From Greek 'basilikē', meaning 'royal', as in a royal hall. Originally a Roman public hall.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'basil' and the idea of something 'royal' or grand, like a king's hall.