cathedral

From Old French cathédrale, from Late Latin ecclēsia cathēdrālis ('church of the bishop's seat'), from Greek kathédra ('seat, chair').

NOUN (1)

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Synonyms basilica formallargereligious_building , minster archaicreligious_buildingbritish , church generalreligious_building

Antonyms chapel smallersubordinate , oratory privatesmaller

A principal Christian church of a diocese, which serves as the seat of a bishop. These buildings are typically very large, grand, and significant in their architectural and historical importance within the region.

plural
cathedrals

Westminster Abbey is often mistaken for a cathedral, but it is not the seat of a bishop.
The Gothic cathedral in Cologne, Germany, took over 600 years to complete and is famous for its towering spires.

countable: true

ADJ (1)

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Synonyms grand generalimpressive , lofty highelevated , imposing dignifiedcommanding , majestic statelysplendid

Antonyms small compact , humble modestunpretentious , cramped confinednarrow

Pertaining to, resembling, or characteristic of a cathedral, especially in terms of being grand, lofty, or imposing in scale or design. It often evokes a sense of vastness, solemnity, or impressive height.

The living room had a dramatic cathedral ceiling that soared to a point, creating a feeling of immense space.
His speech was delivered with a cathedral solemnity, making every word resonate through the hushed hall.