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basilica

/bəˈsɪlɪkə/

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noun

Basílica

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. "

El guía turístico explicó que la basílica tenía una gran nave central y un hermoso ábside decorado con mosaicos.

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noun

Basílica, una iglesia o catedral católica romana con estatus basilical, un estatus honorífico otorgado por el papa para reconocer su importancia histórica, arquitectónica o sacramental

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. "

Durante su viaje a Italia, la familia visitó una magnífica basílica, impresionada por sus altos techos y la rica historia que representaba.

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noun

Basílica, sala

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. "

En la antigua Roma, el senador celebraba la corte en la gran basílica de su propiedad, escuchando disputas y emitiendo juicios.

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