minster
Minster (noun) means a large, important church, originally one attached to a monastery. Example: “York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe.”
How to use minster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grand old church, often one that used to be part of a monastery.
Word forms
minsters plural
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York _____ is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe.
Etymology
From Old English mynster, borrowed ultimately from Latin monasterium ("monastery") — the same root that gives us "monastery" itself.
Rhymes for minster
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What does “minster” mean?
The word “minster” means a large, important church, originally one attached to a monastery. In plain terms, a grand old church, often one that used to be part of a monastery.
How do you pronounce “minster”?
“Minster” is pronounced MIHNS-tuh (/ˈmɪnstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “minster” in a sentence?
Here is “minster” used in a sentence: “York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe.”
What part of speech is “minster”?
“Minster” is a noun.
Where does the word “minster” come from?
The word “minster” comes from Latin. From Old English mynster, borrowed ultimately from Latin monasterium ("monastery") — the same root that gives us "monastery" itself.
How many meanings does “minster” have?
“Minster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, important church, originally one attached to a monastery.
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