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English noun: basilica

1. basilica (artifact) an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges


SamplesThe church was raised to the rank of basilica.


Broader (hypernym)church, church building


Part holonymnarthex

2. basilica (artifact) a Roman building used for public administration


SynonymsRoman basilica


Broader (hypernym)Roman building









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