minster
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈmɪnstər/
- UK
:
ministro
- The Archbishop of York was based there in York Minster, the wonderful cathedral.
- York Minster
Examples
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Of course, I visited one of the most iconic sites in York: York Minster.
Blog text (2) -
When visiting York, you must see Minster, a stunning example of Gothic architecture.
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But moreover, how blessed the people here were to have had such a fine minster for so many years.
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She got me in touch with the minster at my church, Father Michael.
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My sincere thanks are also due to the staff of the Bodleian Library, Oxford; the British Library, London; Durham Cathedral Library; and York Minster Library.
Academic text (2018) -
She first became aware of his covert interest during Sunday services at York Minster, of all places, and had been introduced to him at one of the assemblies.
Fiction book (1990) -
FitzRoy would have chartered a boat at his own expense to return York Minster, Jemmy Button, and Fuegia Basket to their homes.
Academic text (1991) -
There is another summary of miracles of the Hexham saints in York, Minster Library, MS XVI.I.12, fol. 12v, Durham, s. xiv.
Academic text (2018) -
The historic minster held an important service to commemorate the town's founding.
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Locals often gather at the minster for community events and celebrations.
Synonyms
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1.0
A building where Christians meet to pray and worship
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1.0
A building where Christians meet to worship
How Important
Surface Forms
Etymology
Minster comes from the old Latin word monasterium, meaning 'monastery', and shares its root with monastery; a minster was originally a church for monks, so today it still means a large or important church.