Cathedral

Definition of Cathedral

Ca`the´dral
n.1.The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.
a.1.
1.Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.
2.Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative.
Now, what solemnity can be more required for the pope to make a cathedral determination of an article!
- Jer. Taylor.
3.Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks.

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accepted, approved, authentic, authoritative, basilica, bethel, cathedral church, church, church house, conventicle, duomo, ex cathedra, house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, kirk, magisterial, meetinghouse, minor basilica, mission, official, patriarchal basilica, place of worship, received, standard
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