BASILICA Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word basilica. (close relations)
Definition of BASILICA
Best Alternative Words for BASILICA
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abbey | nounn | |||||||
noun • a church associated with a monastery or convent • a convent ruled by an abbess • a monastery ruled by an abbot | ||||||||
cathedral | nounn | |||||||
adjective • relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne noun • any large and important church • the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese | ||||||||
chapel | nounn | |||||||
noun • a place of worship that has its own altar • a service conducted in a place of worship that has its own altar | ||||||||
church | nounn | |||||||
noun • one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship • a place for public (especially Christian) worship • a service conducted in a house of worship • the body of people who attend or belong to a particular local church verb • perform a special church rite or service for | ||||||||
sanctuary | nounn | |||||||
noun • a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept • a shelter from danger or hardship • area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing | ||||||||
shrine | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person verb • enclose in a shrine | ||||||||
temple | nounn | |||||||
noun • place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity • the flat area on either side of the forehead • an edifice devoted to special or exalted purposes • (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation | ||||||||
roman basilica | nounn | |||||||
noun • a Roman building used for public administration |