German word

Basilika

Pronunciation

IPA/baˈziːlika/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbasilica

Example

Die Basilika ist sehr alt.

The basilica is very old.

Illustration for Basilika (basilica)

More examples

Bei der Restaurierung der Basilika entdeckte man mittelalterliche Fresken.

Medieval frescoes were discovered during the restoration of the basilica.

Core concept

A grand church interior draws the eye along a long central nave toward a rounded sanctuary end.

Common phrases

  • eine Basilika errichten

    erect a basilica

  • die Basilika restaurieren

    restore the basilica

Similar words

Kirche: A local place of worship used for services and religious ceremonies.
Dom: A major, traditionally important church, often notable for its size.
Kathedrale: A church where a bishop has an official seat.

Definition in German

Architektonische Bezeichnung für eine Kirche mit langem Mittelschiff und halbrunder Apsis

Word origin

German Basilika comes through Latin basilica from Greek basilikē, meaning royal, and originally referred to a royal or public hall.

Usage tips

  • Basilika is feminine in German, so the article is die and the plural is Basiliken.

Related words

  • basilikalbasilicaladjective

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