cathedral
cathedral
/kə ˈθid rəl/
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Definition(s):
- (n) any large and important church
- (n) the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese
- (adj) relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne
Usage(s):
- Nowadays, architects have almost as few calls for cathedrals as for pyramids or royal palaces.
- After 74 years of building, Liverpool has its cathedral Master Stone Carver Tom Murphy was born in 1904, the year King Edward VII visited the booming port city of Liverpool.
- As the cathedral's doors opened, 125 special policemen held back the mobs that strained for a look at their flicker favorites.
Quotes
- "The rededication of this magnificent cathedral church speaks to all of us with such a wonderful sense of not only resurrection and renewal but of a recognition that through all that we have come together there is a constant sense of resilience...on Nov 30, 2008 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: International Herald Tribune
- "Italy is sad today but it is also proud of him," Prodi said during the service. "Here, in the cathedral of his hometown, Italy expresses its gratitude to him."on Sep 8, 2007 By: Romano Prodi Source: Guardian Unlimited
- "As I climbed into the C-130, strapped into the middle of that cargo bay was a flag-draped coffin," Biden says. "It turned that cargo bay into a cathedral. And all I could think of was the parents waiting at the other end. We must end this...on Aug 19, 2007 By: Joe Biden Source: Washington Post
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