Hauptkirche — meaning in English

English meaning

• cathedral noun The main church of a diocese, home to a bishop's official seat.

Senses

Hauptkirche is used for these senses in English:

• cathedral 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.
• cathedral (loosely or informally) A large or important church building.

cathedral — full definition

1. noun The main church of a diocese, home to a bishop's official seat.
2. noun Any large, grand building that feels cathedral-like in scale or importance.

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