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cathedra

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
14
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/kəˈθiːdɹə/

Definition of cathedra

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The chair or throne of a bishop.
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noun

  1. The chair or throne of a bishop.
  2. The rank of bishop.
  3. The official chair of some position or office, as of a professor.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cathedra (“seat”), from Ancient Greek καθέδρα (kathédra, “chair of a teacher, throne”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”). Doublet of chair and chaise.

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