Basilica

/bəˈzɪlɪkə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, important church in the Roman Catholic Church, typically having a longitudinal plan and a central nave with an apse.

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is one of the most renowned churches in the world.

An ancient Roman public building, usually rectangular in shape, used for various purposes such as law courts and marketplaces.

The Basilica of Maxentius was one of the grandest buildings in ancient Rome.

Any building or structure resembling a basilica in form or function.

The new civic center was designed in the style of a basilica, with high ceilings and tall columns.

From Latin 'basilica', from Greek 'basiliké (oikía)' meaning 'royal (house)'.

basilica of Saint Peter

A prominent basilica located in Vatican City, known for its Renaissance architecture.

minor basilica

A title given to certain churches that are not cathedral churches but hold significance.

cathedral

A principal church building of a diocese, typically containing the bishop's throne.

church

A building used for public Christian worship.