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- [buh-sil-i-kuh, -zil-]
- /bəˈsɪl ɪ kə, -ˈzɪl-/
- /bəˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buh-sil-i-kuh, -zil-]
- /bəˈsɪl ɪ kə, -ˈzɪl-/
Definitions of basilica word
- countable noun basilica A basilica is a church which is rectangular in shape and has a rounded end. 3
- noun basilica a Roman building, used for public administration, having a large rectangular central nave with an aisle on each side and an apse at the end 3
- noun basilica a rectangular early Christian or medieval church, usually having a nave with clerestories, two or four aisles, one or more vaulted apses, and a timber roof 3
- noun basilica a Roman Catholic church having special ceremonial rights 3
- noun basilica a royal palace 3
- noun basilica in ancient Rome, a rectangular building with a broad nave ending in an apse, and flanked by colonnaded aisles, used as a courtroom, public hall, etc. 3
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Origin of basilica
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin < Greek basilikḗ hall, short for basilikḗ oikía royal house. See basilic
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Parts of speech for Basilica
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basilica popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
basilica usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for basilica
noun basilica
- shrine — a building or other shelter, often of a stately or sumptuous character, enclosing the remains or relics of a saint or other holy person and forming an object of religious veneration and pilgrimage.
- temple — Shirley (Shirley Temple Black) 1928–2014, U.S. film actress, famous for child roles during the 1930s, and diplomat.
- church — A church is a building in which Christians worship. You usually refer to this place as church when you are talking about the time that people spend there.
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