basilica, n.
(basilicas)
(basilicas)
a Roman building used for public administration
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Roman basilica basilica
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an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
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basilica
sample sentences
"the church was raised to the rank of basilica"
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