basilica

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 Italian 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Derived terms 2.1.2 See also

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From Latin basilica, from Greek basilike, from basilike stoa, "royal hall".

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basilica (plural basilicas)

1. (architecture) A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.
2. A Roman Catholic church or cathedral with basilican status.

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basilica f. (plural basiliche)

1. basilica

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• basilicale

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• chiesa
• santuario