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cathedrallike

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ca⋅the⋅dral

[kuh-thee-druhl]
–noun
1. the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.
2. (in nonepiscopal denominations) any of various important churches.
–adjective
3. pertaining to or containing a bishop's throne.
4. pertaining to or emanating from a chair of office or authority.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME < LL cathedrālis (ecclesia) a cathedral (church). See cathedra, -al 1


ca⋅the⋅dral⋅like, adjective
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