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- [kuh-thee-druh l]
- /kəˈθi drəl/
- /kəˈθiː.drəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-thee-druh l]
- /kəˈθi drəl/
Definitions of cathedral word
- countable noun cathedral A cathedral is a very large and important church which has a bishop in charge of it. 3
- noun cathedral the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official throne 3
- noun cathedral (as modifier) 3
- noun cathedral the main church of a bishop's see, containing the cathedra 3
- noun cathedral any large, imposing church 3
- adjective cathedral of, like, or containing a cathedra 3
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Origin of cathedral
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin cathedrālis (ecclesia) a cathedral (church). See cathedra, -al1
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Parts of speech for Cathedral
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cathedral popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cathedral
noun cathedral
- basilica — A basilica is a church which is rectangular in shape and has a rounded end.
- sanctuary — a sacred or holy place.
- temple — Shirley (Shirley Temple Black) 1928–2014, U.S. film actress, famous for child roles during the 1930s, and diplomat.
- house of god — Also called house of worship, house of prayer. a building devoted to religious worship; a church, synagogue, temple, chapel, etc.
- house of worship — house of God.
adjective cathedral
- official — a person appointed or elected to an office or charged with certain duties.
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