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cathedrals

/kəˈθiːdrəlz/ /kəˈθiːdrəls/

Meanings
noun
A big church building, central place for some area.

Examples :

"Many European cities are famous for their beautiful cathedrals, which are often the most important religious buildings in the region. "
architecture religion building place culture

Related Words

Illustration archdiocese

archdiocese noun

/ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ /ˌɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/

In Christian denominations, the area administered by an archbishop.

"The Archbishop oversees all the parishes within the archdiocese. "

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

Illustration significance

significance noun

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

The extent to which something matters; importance

"As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial."

Illustration buttressed

buttressed verb

/ˈbʌtrɪst/ /ˈbʌtərɪst/

To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.

"The old oak tree was buttressed by thick wooden beams to prevent it from falling over in strong winds. "

Illustration archbishop

archbishop noun

/ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/

A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese, and presides over a group of dioceses called a province (in Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc.)

"The archbishop visited the school to bless the new library. "

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration episcopal

episcopal adjective

/əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/

Of or relating to the affairs of a bishop in various Christian churches.

"The meeting addressed the episcopal concerns about the new church policy. "

Illustration buildings

buildings noun

/ˈbɪldɪŋz/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration principal

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"