noun

cathedral

cathedral

We visited the famous cathedral in the city.

We visited the famous cathedral in the city.

The cathedral has beautiful stained glass windows.

The cathedral has beautiful stained glass windows.

((a/the cathedral)) a large and important church The city is known for its old cathedral.

Synonyms: basilica, minster, church

From Greek 'kathedra' meaning 'seat', referring to the bishop's throne within the church.

A cathedral is the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's 'cathedra' or throne.

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