cathedral

CEFRC1

/kəˈθiːdɹəl/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The main church of a bishop's area.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A large or important church building.

Examples

  • The cathedral dates back to the Middle Ages.

  • The cathedral had a religious painting on its ceiling.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /kəˈtiːdrəl/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The principal church serving as the office (and some as place of residence) of an archdiocese's/a diocese's archbishop/bishop which is symbolized by an episcopal throne known as the cathedra.

  2. A large buttressed structure built by certain termites.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Relating to the office of a bishop or an archbishop.

More examples

In context

  • The sheer size of the cathedral is a constant reminder of the power of religion.

  • The bishop presided over the ceremony from his seat in the cathedral.

  • a cathedral of commerce

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Origin

noun

From Middle English cathedral, chathedral, cathiderall, from Old French [Term?], from Latin cathedrālis, from cathedra + -ālis, from Ancient Greek καθέδρα (kathédra, “chair of a teacher, throne”).