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basilicas

/bəˈsɪlɪkəz/

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Basilika

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

Examples :

"When traveling in Italy, we visited many beautiful basilicas with their impressive high ceilings and stained-glass windows. "

Auf unserer Reise durch Italien haben wir viele wunderschöne Basiliken mit ihren beeindruckenden hohen Decken und Buntglasfenstern besichtigt.

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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 Rome, the tourists visited many beautiful basilicas, each with its own rich history and stunning architecture. "

Während ihrer Reise nach Rom besuchten die Touristen viele wunderschöne Basiliken, jede mit ihrer eigenen reichen Geschichte und atemberaubenden Architektur.

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Basiliken, große Hallen

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, wealthy citizens often held court or conducted business in the grand basilicas within their homes." "

Im alten Rom hielten wohlhabende Bürger oft Gericht oder führten Geschäfte in den großen Basiliken in ihren Häusern ab.

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