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cathedral

ca·the·dral [ kə thdr'l ]


noun  (plural ca·the·drals)
Definition:
 
1. bishop's church: a church that contains a bishop's throne and is the most important church in the bishop's diocese

2. large church: a large, important church



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of bishop or cathedral: relating to, belonging to, or having a bishop or cathedral

2. by chair of authority: related to or coming from a chair of authority

3. like cathedral: resembling or appropriate to a cathedral

4. made by bishop: describes an official religious announcement made by a bishop or pope

[13th century. Via Old French< late Latin cathedralis< Latin cathedra (see cathedra)]
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