BASILICA

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A Roman building used for public administration

Synonyms:

basilica; Roman basilica

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("basilica" is a kind of...):

Roman building (a building constructed by the ancient Romans)

Derivation:

basilican (of or relating to or resembling a basilica)

Meaning:

An early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges

Example:

the church was raised to the rank of basilica

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("basilica" is a kind of...):

church; church building (a place for public (especially Christian) worship)

Meronyms (parts of "basilica"):

narthex (portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church)

Derivation:

basilican (of or relating to or resembling a basilica)