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cathedral

nounfeminine/kɐtɨˈdɾal/medium

ca·te·dral

Definition

The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.
St. Paul's Cathedral is a famous landmark in London.
The cathedral's spire can be seen from miles away.
Common collocations
Gothic cathedralbuild a cathedralcathedral churchcathedral square

Etymology

Do latim 'cathedralis', de 'cathedra' (cátedra, trono).

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