minster

min·ster

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [min-ster]
- /ˈmɪn stər/
- /ˈmɪn.stər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [min-ster]
- /ˈmɪn stər/

Definitions of minster word

noun minster a church actually or originally connected with a monastic establishment. 1
noun minster any large or important church, as a cathedral. 1
noun minster A large or important church, typically one of cathedral status in the north of England that was built as part of a monastery. 1
noun minster cathedral 1
noun minster any of certain cathedrals and large churches, usually originally connected to a monastery 0
noun minster any of various large churches or cathedrals 0

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Origin of minster

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English mynster (cognate with German Münster) < Vulgar Latin *monisterium, for Late Latin monastērium monastery

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Parts of speech for Minster

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adjective

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adverb

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minster popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for minster

noun minster

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.

All 23 Synonyms of minster