NOUN | artifact | basilica | an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica |
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artifact | basilica, Roman basilica | a Roman building used for public administration |
Sounds | bahsih'lihkah; bahzih'lahkah | |
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Rhymes | Africa ... yucca: 76 rhymes with kah... |
Meaning | An early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges. | |
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Example | "the church was raised to the rank of basilica" | |
Parts | narthex | portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church |
Broader | church, church building | A place for public (especially Christian) worship |
Spanish | basílica | |
Catalan | basílica | |
Adjectives | basilican | of or relating to or resembling a basilica |
Meaning | A Roman building used for public administration. | |
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Synonym | Roman basilica | |
Broader | Roman building | A building constructed by the ancient Romans |
Spanish | basílica | |
Catalan | basílica | |
Adjectives | basilican | of or relating to or resembling a basilica |
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