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1cathedral
adjective ca·the·dral \kə-ˈthē-drəl\
Definition of CATHEDRAL
1
: of, relating to, or containing a cathedra
2
: emanating from a chair of authority
3
: suggestive of a cathedral <a cathedral grove of redwoods>
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First Known Use of CATHEDRAL
14th century
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2cathedral
noun
: the main church of an area that is headed by a bishop
Full Definition of CATHEDRAL
1
: a church that is the official seat of a diocesan bishop
2
: something that resembles or suggests a cathedral (as in size or importance) <a cathedral of business> <the sports cathedral>
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First Known Use of CATHEDRAL
1587
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cathedral
noun ca·the·dral \kə-ˈthē-drəl\
Definition of CATHEDRAL for Kids
: the principal church of a district headed by a bishop
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