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Definition of Cathedral
1. Noun. Any large and important church.
Terms within: Bishop's Throne, Cathedra
Specialized synonyms: Chartres Cathedral
Generic synonyms: Church, Church Building
Specialized synonyms: Minster
Specialized synonyms: Chartres Cathedral
Generic synonyms: Church, Church Building
Specialized synonyms: Minster
2. Adjective. Relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne. "A cathedral church"
3. Noun. The principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese.
Definition of Cathedral
1. n. The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.
2. a. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.
Definition of Cathedral
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