basilica in Greek
basilica in Greek is βασιλική — basilica means a large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
basilica in Greek
βασιλική
Pronounced: vasiliki
(architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.
What does "basilica" mean?
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noun A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
"St Peter's Basilica in Rome draws millions of visitors each year."
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noun A long rectangular hall used in ancient Rome for public business, courts, or gatherings.
"The ruins of the old Roman basilica still stand in the forum."
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basilica in a sentence
- St Peter's Basilica in Rome draws millions of visitors each year.
- The ruins of the old Roman basilica still stand in the forum.
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What is "basilica" in Greek?
"basilica" in Greek is βασιλική. basilica means: A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
How do you pronounce βασιλική?
"basilica" in Greek is βασιλική, pronounced "vasiliki".
How do you use "basilica" in a sentence?
Example: "St Peter's Basilica in Rome draws millions of visitors each year." In Greek, "basilica" is βασιλική.
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