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basilica

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Noun — A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.

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Roman basilica St Peter's Basilica

Etymology

From Latin basilica, from Greek basilike (stoa), "royal (hall)," from basileus, "king."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “basilica” mean?

The word “basilica” means a large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope. In plain terms, a grand church, or (originally) a large Roman public hall.

How do you pronounce “basilica”?

“Basilica” is pronounced buh-SIH-lih-kuh (/bəˈsɪlɪkə/ in IPA).

How do you use “basilica” in a sentence?

Here is “basilica” used in a sentence: “St Peter's Basilica in Rome draws millions of visitors each year.”

What part of speech is “basilica”?

“Basilica” is a noun.

Where does the word “basilica” come from?

The word “basilica” comes from Latin. From Latin basilica, from Greek basilike (stoa), "royal (hall)," from basileus, "king.".

Is “basilica” a common word?

“Basilica” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “basilica” have?

“Basilica” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.

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