dom
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A large cathedral, often in Germany, known for its history
- noun
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catedral
- Around the half-skeletal Cathedral (the Dom) were ex-blocks of stony nothing.
Examples
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After years of restoration, the historic Dom was finally reopened to the public.
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Good dom.
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The Cologne Dom is famous for its stunning Gothic architecture.
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Tourists from around the world visit the Berlin Dom for its breathtaking views.
Synonyms
church building
vsdom
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1.0
A building where Christians meet to worship
is larger and more historically important, often associated with German cities
basilica
vsdom
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7.8
A large public Roman building for law and government
is a large, historically important religious building, not a Roman civic hall
Compounds
Dom Pedro
- South African
9.5
A cold dessert drink made by mixing ice cream with whisky, often served after dinner
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Etymology
The word dom for a large cathedral comes from the Latin domus, meaning 'house', and in German it became the name for the 'house' of God. So a dom is literally a 'house' for worship, which explains the word's meaning today.