Cathedral

[kə'θiːdr(ə)l] or [kə'θidrəl]

Definition

(noun.) any large and important church.

(noun.) the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese.

(adj.) relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne; 'a cathedral church' .

Inputed by Frances--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.

(a.) Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.

(a.) Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative.

(a.) Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks.

Edited by Fred

Definition

n. the principal church of a diocese in which is the seat or throne of a bishop.—adj. belonging to a cathedral.—n. Cathed′ra a bishop's seat the episcopal dignity—ex cathedra from the chair officially given forth.—adjs. Cathedral′ic Cathedralesque′ Cathed′raled vaulted like a cathedral.—n. Cathed′ralism the cathedral system.—adj. Cathedrat′ic promulgated ex cathedra authoritative.

Typist: Randall

Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream of a wast cathedral with its domes rising into space, denotes that you will be possessed with an envious nature and unhappy longings for the unattainable, both mental and physical; but if you enter you will be elevated in life, having for your companions the learned and wise.

Editor: Sharon

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