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BASILICA Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word basilica. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word basilica. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For BASILICA

Here is a list of related hypernyms for basilica, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
church
Phrases (2)
church buildingroman building

Alternatives for ABBEY

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