minster

noun min·ster \ˈmin(t)-stər\

Definition of MINSTER

: a large or important church often having cathedral status

Middle English, monastery, church attached to a monastery, from Old English mynster, from Late Latin monasterium monastery

First Known Use: before 12th century

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