basilica

Definitions


[bəˈzɪlɪkə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse, used in ancient Rome as a law court or for public assemblies
(e.g: building projects included the first forum and basilica and the public baths)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘royal palace’, from Greek basilikē, feminine of basilikos ‘royal’, from basileus ‘king’




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