English dictionary
cathedral
/k/@/'/T//i/dr/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne
ExamplesA cathedral church.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a <i>cathedral</i> church; <i>cathedral</i> service.
Source: webster1913
noun
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any large and important church
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese
Synonyms duomoSource: WordNet 3.0
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The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (<i>Cathedra</i>) or throne.
Source: webster1913