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 | ||
Samples | The church was raised to the rank of basilica. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | church, church building | ||
Part holonym | narthex | ||
2. | basilica (artifact) a Roman building used for public administration | ||
Synonyms | Roman basilica | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Roman building | ||