ALL meanings of basilica
ba·sil·i·ca
B b - 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
- noun basilica a Christian church built in this style 3
- noun basilica a church granted certain ceremonial rights 3
- noun basilica A large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse, used in ancient Rome as a court of law or for public assemblies. 1
- noun basilica Christian church 1
- noun basilica Roman Catholic church 1
- noun basilica ancient Roman hall 1
- noun basilica an early Christian or medieval church of the type built especially in Italy, characterized by a plan including a nave, two or four side aisles, a semicircular apse, a narthex, and often other features, as a short transept, a number of small semicircular apses terminating the aisles, or an atrium. The interior is characterized by strong horizontality, with little or no attempt at rhythmic accents. All spaces are usually covered with timber roofs or ceilings except for the apse or apses, which are vaulted. 1
- noun basilica one of the seven main churches of Rome or another Roman Catholic church accorded the same religious privileges. 1
- noun basilica (in ancient Rome) a large oblong building used as a hall of justice and public meeting place. 1
- noun basilica (architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory. 0
- noun basilica A Roman Catholic church or cathedral with basilican status. 0
- noun basilica (Obsolete (No longer in use)) An apartment provided in the houses of persons of importance, where assemblies were held for dispensing justice; hence, any large hall used for this purpose. 0