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| ca·the·dra [ kə thdrə ] (plural ca·the·dras or ca·the·drae [ kə thdree ]) |
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1. bishop's throne: a bishop's official seat or throne.
See also ex cathedra
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2. bishop's rank or office: the official rank, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop
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3. official chair: an official chair of an office or position, used by an authority figure
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| [15th century. Via Latin< Greek kathedra< kata "down" + hedra "seat"] |
