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basilica

/bəˈsɪlɪkə/

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Basilika, Kirche

A Christian church building having a nave with a semicircular apse, side aisles, a narthex and a clerestory.

Examples :

"The tour guide explained that the basilica had a large central nave and a beautiful apse decorated with mosaics. "

Der Reiseführer erklärte, dass die Basilika ein großes Mittelschiff und eine wunderschöne, mit Mosaiken verzierte Apsis hatte.

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Basilika

A Roman Catholic church or cathedral with basilican status, a honorific status granted by the pope to recognize its historical, architectural, or sacramental importance.

Examples :

"During their trip to Italy, the family visited a magnificent basilica, impressed by its soaring ceilings and the rich history it represented. "

Während ihrer Reise nach Italien besuchte die Familie eine prächtige Basilika, beeindruckt von ihren hoch aufragenden Decken und der reichen Geschichte, die sie repräsentierte.

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Basilika, Halle

An apartment provided in the houses of persons of importance, where assemblies were held for dispensing justice; hence, any large hall used for this purpose.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, the senator held court in the grand basilica of his estate, hearing disputes and delivering judgments. "

Im alten Rom hielt der Senator Gericht in der großen Basilika seines Anwesens ab, hörte Streitigkeiten an und fällte Urteile.

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