cathedral
6.6
Relating to a bishop's official church or office
- adjective
- /kəˈθiːdrəl/
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catedralicio
- She attended a cathedral service presided over by the bishop.
Examples
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The bishop led a cathedral procession.
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The diocesan council met in the cathedral building.
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The cathedral chapter is responsible for the administration of the church.
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A cathedral chapter meeting was held.
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The cathedral office oversees the religious activities in the diocese.
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He was appointed to a cathedral position that involves managing the church's resources.
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The cathedral clergy work closely with the bishop to support community outreach programs.
Compounds
A famous Gothic cathedral in northern France with large medieval stained glass windows
How Sacred
Surface Forms
cathedral positive
Etymology
The adjective cathedral comes from the Greek word kathedra 'seat', so when something is described as cathedral it means 'relating to the bishop's main church or office'.