cathedral

Speech parts

1. cathedral - Noun

2. cathedral - Adjective

3. Cathedral - Proper noun

Meaning

The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.

Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.

Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative.

Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

duomo church basilica House of God shrine sanctuary place of worship large church joseph kirk abbey minster sept chapel tabernacle
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Antonyms

winkle dick chopper false banned secular
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Hypernyms

church church building

Hyponyms

minster

Phrases with the word

cathedral church cathedral town

Examples

a cathedral church Source: Internet

ABC7 News visited Cathedral of Faith in San Jose during its weekly drive-thru style food distribution Thursday morning, which provided a glimpse of the dire need for help in our community. Source: Internet

Abby Lockman, a former Norco High star, is greeted by her Tennessee teammates at home plate following a home run during a 2018 game in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic at Cathedral City. Source: Internet

A cathedral, its bishop and dignitaries have traditional functions which are mostly religious in nature, but may also be closely associated with the civil and communal life of the city and region. Source: Internet

A cathedral and palaces were built in the best style of the day to decorate the city. Source: Internet

Abbey and cathedral churches generally follow the Latin Cross plan. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

cathectic cathection cathedra cathedral ceiling cathedral city cathedral close