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basilica

/bəˈsɪlɪkə/

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noun

Basilique

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. "

Le guide a expliqué que la basilique avait une grande nef centrale et une belle abside décorée de mosaïques.

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noun

Basilique

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. "

Pendant leur voyage en Italie, la famille a visité une magnifique basilique, impressionnée par ses hauts plafonds et la riche histoire qu'elle représentait.

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noun

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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. "

Dans la Rome antique, le sénateur siégeait dans la grande basilique de sa propriété, écoutant les litiges et rendant des jugements.

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