cathedral

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A large cathedral, with many architectural features traditional to such a structure.

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From cathedral church from Late Latin ecclesia cathedralis (“‘church having a bishop's seat’”) from Ancient Greek καθέδρα (kathedra), “‘chair of a teacher, throne’”) from κατά (kata), “‘down’”) + ἕδρα (hedra), “‘seat’”)

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cathedral (plural cathedrals)

1. A big church building, central place for some area.
2. The principal church of a bishop's diocese which contains an episcopal throne.

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