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basilica Synonyms

Another word for basilica

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A Roman Catholic church that has been accorded special ceremonial privileges and honorific status by the Pope, or an early Christian church built on a rectangular plan with a central nave, side aisles, and a semicircular apse.

Usage Example

"Pilgrims gathered inside the historic cathedral to admire its intricate mosaics and soaring vaulted ceiling."

Strong
cathedral
church
Weak
minster

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Basilica. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/basilica
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