American English pronunciation
How to pronounce basilica
IPA transcription: [bə'sɪlɪkə]
Pronunciation variants: [bə'sɪlɪkə][bə'zɪləkə]
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Noun
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an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges
“the church was raised to the rank of basilica”
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a Roman building used for public administration
Usage examples
- The ruins also contain an old Roman bath and an old basilica.
- It is surrounded by three Italian regions, Apulia, Basilicata, and Calabria.
- A basilica is a church with certain privileges conferred on it by the Pope.
- The other canonical basilicas are minor basilicas.
- Notable examples are the Vianden Castle and the Echternach Basilica.
- Outside the walls monumental tombs, a Palaeo-Christian basilica and an aqueduct have been found.
- The body of the pope is buried in Old Saint Peter's Basilica.
- As a papal basilica, Santa Maria Maggiore is often used by the pope.
- The remains of a Byzantine citadel and of two Catholic basilicas are still visible.
- His mother taught piano and organ, and played the harmonium of the Basilica.