Basilique (en. Basilica)

/ba.zi.lik/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Church of elongated shape, with a central nave higher than the side naves.

St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is one of the most famous in the world.

La basilique Saint-Pierre à Rome est l'une des plus célèbres au monde.

Honorary title given to certain Christian churches.

This church was declared a basilica by the Pope.

Cette église a été déclarée basilique par le pape.

adjective

Related to a basilica.

The basilical style characterizes ancient architecture.

Le style basilical caractérise l'architecture antique.

From the Greek 'basilikē', which means 'royal' or 'of the king'.

minor basilica

Church that, although important, is not raised to the rank of major basilica.

basilique mineure

major basilica

Basilica that has a special status, often associated with the Vatican.

basilique majeure

Roman basilica

Reference to the basilicas located in Rome.

basilique romaine

cathedral

Mother church of a diocese, containing the seat of a bishop.

cathédrale

monastery

Building serving as a residence for a religious community.

monastère

sanctuary

Place dedicated to the worship of a deity or a saint.

sanctuaire

Expression used to designate a place of great importance or beauty.

This square is a modern basilica, filled with tourists.

Cette place est une basilique moderne, remplie de touristes.