basilica

Pronunciation

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• IPA ^(key): en or /bəˈsɪlɪkə/

Noun

Singular basilica

Plural basilicas

1. A style of church with a long, central hall (called a nave), often with side aisles, and a raised platform at one end. It is a specific architectural design.

   The ancient basilica had beautiful mosaics on its walls.