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cathedral

собор

Meaning of cathedral

main church

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EN-UK/kəˈθiːdrəl/
EN-US/ə kəˈθidrəl/
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cathedral with Russian translation

cathedral usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We climbed the tower to see the view from the cathedral.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The guide told us about the cathedral's history during the walking tour.

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cathedral belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cathedralKathedrale
showerDusche
elevatorAufzug
towelHandtuch
TVFernseher
viewAussicht
breakfastFrühstück

cathedral synonyms

Related words worth learning together

basilica
a church granted special ceremonial status by the Catholic Church or an architectural type; not always a cathedral
minster
a large or important church, especially used in UK place names (e.g., York Minster); historically linked to monastic communities
parish church
the principal church of a parish serving local congregants; a community-level church rather than a diocesan seat
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basilica

a church granted special ceremonial status by the Catholic Church or an architectural type; not always a cathedral

B1Rarely

St. Peter's Basilica is one of Rome's most famous churches.

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minster

a large or important church, especially used in UK place names (e.g., York Minster); historically linked to monastic communities

B1Rarely

We climbed the tower of the minster to see the town below.

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parish church

the principal church of a parish serving local congregants; a community-level church rather than a diocesan seat

B1Often

The parish church hosts community events and weekly services.

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cathedral meaning: what does it mean?

main church

cathedral pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cathedral is pronounced as /kəˈθiːdrəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cathedral definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We climbed the tower to see the view from the cathedral. Translation: Мы поднялись на башню, чтобы увидеть вид с собора.

Is cathedral part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, cathedral (собор) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cathedral part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, cathedral (собор) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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