basilica

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Next to the basilica is a campanile which we didn't bother climbing up, considering our desperate need for a foot spa.

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  1. noun A public building of ancient Rome having a central nave with an apse at one or both ends and two side aisles formed by rows of columns, which was used as a courtroom or assembly hall.
  2. noun A Christian church building of a similar design, having a nave with a semicircular apse, two or four side aisles, a narthex, and a clerestory.
  3. noun Roman Catholic Church A church that has been accorded certain privileges by the pope.

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  • I suspect, however, your foes imagine the basilica was your real target, and the death of the dragons—how do they term it these days?—collateral damage. —  SON OF A WITCH
  • Behind the basilica is a convent where the Little Sisters of the Poor lodge about a hundred old people. —  Saint Augustin
  • In front of the basilica is a wide rectangular court bordered with terraces; a portico at the far end; and in the middle four large fountains to water the walk. —  Saint Augustin
  • Three doors give entrance from the atrium to the basilica, which is divided by rows of green marble columns into three aisles. —  Saint Augustin
  • The pictures of the basilica were amazing, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Rome! —  Cardinal Seán's Blog
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  1. Latin, from Greek basilikē, from feminine of basilikos, royal, from basileus, king.

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  1. Latin, from Greek βασιλική, a basilica, properly feminine (sc. στοά, stoa, or οἰκία, house) of βασιλικός, royal: see basilic. In sense 5 for basilisk, 4, basil.
 

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