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cathedral - 8 thesaurus results
| Main Entry: | cathedral |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | large church |
| Synonyms: | basilica, bishop's seat, chancel, holy place, house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, minster, place of worship, sanctuary, temple |
| Main Entry: | mosque |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | temple |
| Synonyms: | cathedral, chapel, church, house of God, house of worship, place of worship, sanctuary, shrine, synagogue, tabernacle, holy place, masjid |
| Main Entry: | official |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | authorized, legitimate |
| Synonyms: | accredited, approved, authentic, authoritative, bona fide, canonical, cathedral, ceremonious, cleared, conclusive, correct, customary, decided, decisive, definite, endorsed, established, ex officio, fitting, formal, legitimate, licensed, okay*, ordered, orthodox, positive, precise, proper, real, recognized, rightful, sanctioned, suitable, true, valid, authenticated, certified, ex cathedra |
| Notes: | an official (noun) is one who holds or is invested with an office or a referee or umpire in a game or sport - (adjective) having official authority or of or relating to an office; officious means marked by excessive eagerness in offering services or advice where they are neither requested nor needed |
| Antonyms: | unauthorized, unofficial, unsanctioned |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | synagogue |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | church |
| Synonyms: | abbey, cathedral, chapel, house of God, house of worship, mosque, parish, shrine, tabernacle, temple, house of prayer, shul |
| Main Entry: | temple |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | house of worship |
| Synonyms: | cathedral, chapel, church, house, house of God*, mosque, pagoda, place of worship, sanctuary, shrine, synagogue, tabernacle, holy place, house of prayer, pantheon |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | house of worship |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | church |
| Synonyms: | cathedral, mosque, place of worship, shrine, synagogue, tabernacle, temple, holy place, shul |
| Main Entry: | place of worship |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | religious location |
| Synonyms: | cathedral, church, house of worship, mosque, shrine, synagogue, tabernacle, temple, holy place, shul |
| Main Entry: | church |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | religious institution, building |
| Synonyms: | Lord's house, abbey, basilica, bethel, cathedral, chancel, chantry, chapel, fold, house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, minster, mission, mosque, oratory, parish, sacellum, sanctuary, shrine, synagogue, tabernacle, temple |
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