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basilica

 

[ bəˈzɪlɪkə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture

A large, important church or cathedral with Roman architectural style, typically having a long nave, side aisles, and an apse.

Synonyms

cathedral, church, temple

Examples of usage

  • The basilica in the city center is a popular tourist attraction.
  • The basilica was built in the 4th century and has stunning architectural features.

Translations

Translations of the word "basilica" in other languages:

🇵🇹 basílica

🇮🇳 बेसिलिका

🇩🇪 Basilika

🇮🇩 basilika

🇺🇦 базиліка

🇵🇱 bazylika

🇯🇵 バシリカ

🇫🇷 basilique

🇪🇸 basílica

🇹🇷 bazilika

🇰🇷 바실리카

🇸🇦 بازيليكا

🇨🇿 bazilika

🇸🇰 bazilika

🇨🇳 大教堂

🇸🇮 bazilika

🇮🇸 basilíka

🇰🇿 базилика

🇬🇪 ბაზილიკა

🇦🇿 bazilika

🇲🇽 basílica

Etymology

The word 'basilica' originates from the ancient Greek word 'basiliké stoa', which means 'royal stoa'. Initially, basilicas were public buildings used for various purposes. However, during the early Christian era, basilicas were adapted for use as churches due to their spacious interiors and architectural grandeur. Over time, basilicas became an integral part of Christian architecture, symbolizing religious significance and grandeur.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,556, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.