basilica

noun
UK: /bəˈsɪlɪkə/
US: /bəˈsɪlɪkə/

  1. A large and important church, often with a particular architectural style.

    1. We visited the basilica during our trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient basilica, with its towering dome, attracted many tourists to the city. [ ] [ ]

  2. In ancient Rome, a public building used as a court of law or for public assemblies.

    1. The basilica was the center of Roman life. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lawyers and citizens gathered daily within the grand basilica to discuss legal matters. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

church cathedral minster

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "basilica" in English means: A large and important church, often with a particular architectural style., In ancient Rome, a public building used as a court of law or for public assemblies..

The phonetic transcription of "basilica" is /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ in British English and /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "basilica": church, cathedral, minster.

Example usage of "basilica": "We visited the basilica during our trip.". More examples on the page.