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basílica — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basilica noun A large, important church building, often granted special ceremonial status by the Pope.

Senses

basílica 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.

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.