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cathedral
/kəˈθiː.drəl/
[/kəˈθiː.drəl/]
large Christian church
Advancednoun
Definition
A large and important Christian church, especially one with a bishop.
Example
The medieval cathedral's tall stained-glass windows glowed brightly in the late afternoon sunlight.
The medieval cathedral's tall stained-glass windows glowed brightly in the late afternoon sunlight.
Etymology
From Latin 'cathedra', a bishop's seat or throne.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in religion, architecture, and tourism.