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cathedral - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'cathedral' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Cathedral [ a.]
- 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.
2 . Cathedral [ n.]
- The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.

Meaning of 'cathedral' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . cathedral [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne
Example in sentence:
  • a cathedral church