Synonyms for

Cathedral

Verb / kʌˈθi:drʌl / Another word for cathedral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large and important church building, especially one that is the main church of a particular area or diocese.

Synonyms & similar words

duomo church temple mosque shrine sanctuary chapel abbey basilica minster synagogue tabernacle oratory meetinghouse

Synonyms by register

Formal

cathedral church ecclesiastical edifice major church

Literary

temple sanctuary

Antonyms

hut shack hovel hovel hovel hovel

Common collocations

  • grand cathedral
  • historic cathedral
  • famous cathedral
  • medieval cathedral
  • Gothic cathedral
  • Anglican cathedral
  • Catholic cathedral
  • visit a cathedral

Word family

noun cathedral

Usage note

A cathedral is specifically the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne (cathedra). It is not simply a large or impressive church.

Example sentences

  1. We visited the cathedral in Paris during our vacation.
  2. The cathedral is a popular tourist attraction in the city.
  3. The bishop leads the services at the cathedral.
  4. The cathedral's stained glass windows are beautiful.
  5. The cathedral's bell tower is the tallest in the city.

Quotes

  • Architecture is the reaching out for the truth.
  • The cathedral of my God of no church is the sky.
  • The cathedral is a place that is not just for people who believe in God.

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