聖堂 — meaning in English

English meaning

• basilica noun A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
• church noun A building used for Christian worship.
• shrine noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.

Senses

聖堂 is used for these senses in English:

• basilica (architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.
• church (countable, Christianity) A Christian house of worship; a building where Christian religious services take place. [from 9th c.]

basilica — full definition

1. noun A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.
2. noun A long rectangular hall used in ancient Rome for public business, courts, or gatherings.

church — full definition

1. noun A building used for Christian worship.
2. noun A religious service held for Christian worship.
3. noun A particular Christian denomination or organized branch of Christianity.
4. noun Christians collectively, or organized religion viewed as an institution.

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