cathedral
noun
- the main church of a bishop's see, containing the cathedra
- loosely any large, imposing church
adjective
- of, like, or containing a cathedra
- official; authoritative
- of or like a cathedral
See cathedral in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kə-thēˈdrəl)
noun- The principal church of a bishop's diocese, containing the episcopal throne.
- A large, important church.
- Something that resembles a cathedral, as in grandeur or authority.
adjective- Of, relating to, or containing a bishop's throne: a cathedral church.
- Relating to or issuing from a chair of office or authority; authoritative.
- Of, relating to, or resembling a cathedral: tall trees whose branches met to form cathedral arches over the path.
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