Synonyms for basilica
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : buh-sil-i-kuh, -zil- |
| Phonetic Transcription : bəˈsɪl ɪ kə, -ˈzɪl- |
Définition of basilica
Origin :- 1540s, from Latin basilica "building of a court of justice," and, by extension, church built on the plan of one, from Greek (stoa) basilike "royal (portal)," the portico of the archon basileus, the official who dispensed justice in Athens, from basileus "king" (see Basil). In Rome, applied specifically to the seven principal churches founded by Constantine.
- noun church
- Indeed the form of the construction of our churches was taken from these Roman basilica.
- Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
- It is evident that the Grotto would be hers, the Basilica also.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- He was tempted to return to the Basilica, and cry the truth aloud to Marie.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- On entering the basilica Pierre had fancied that it was quite empty and lifeless.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- A disagreeable surprise met Pierre on his entry into the Basilica.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- To whom that basilica was consecrated Procopius does not say.
- Extract from : « Byzantine Churches in Constantinople » by Alexander Van Millingen
- Tenebræ had been going on for some time in the Basilica, and the people were singing the Miserere.
- Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
- Several bridges were also erected, and Cato the Censor is said to have built a basilica.
- Extract from : « Architecture » by Thomas Roger Smith
- The whole of these arrangements were copied in the basilica churches.
- Extract from : « Architecture » by Thomas Roger Smith
- This disposition continues in basilica churches to the present day.
- Extract from : « Architecture » by Thomas Roger Smith
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