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"Basilica" Definition

noun

A Christian church building of a similar design, having a nave with a semicircular apse, two or four side aisles, a narthex, and a clerestory.
A public building of ancient Rome having a central nave with an apse at one or both ends and two side aisles formed by rows of columns, which was used as a courtroom or assembly hall.
Roman Catholic Church A church that has been accorded certain privileges by the pope.
An oblong building ending in a semicircular apse used in ancient Rome especially for a court of justice and place of public assembly.
An early Christian church building consisting of nave and aisles with clerestory and a large high transept from which an apse projects.

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