cathedral

Relating to or resembling a cathedral; often used to describe something grand, imposing, or vaulted.

ruОтносящийся к собору или напоминающий его; часто используется для описания чего-то величественного, внушительного или сводчатого.esRelativo a una catedral o que se asemeja a ella; se usa a menudo para describir algo majestuoso, imponente o abovedado.frRelatif à une cathédrale ou qui évoque une cathédrale ; souvent utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de majestueux, imposant ou voûté.deZu einer Kathedrale gehörend oder an eine Kathedrale erinnernd; oft verwendet, um etwas Erhabenes, Beeindruckendes oder Gewölbtes zu beschreiben.ptRelativo a uma catedral ou que lembra uma catedral, especialmente por sua grandiosidade, imponência ou estrutura abobadada.zh与主教座堂有关的，或像主教座堂一样的；也常用于形容宏伟、庄严、有拱顶或气势磅礴的事物。arصفة تتعلق بالكاتدرائية أو تشبهها؛ تُستخدم غالبًا لوصف شيء مهيب أو ضخم أو ذي أقواس عالية.

1. Relating to a cathedral B2 formal

   Of or pertaining to a cathedral, the principal church of a diocese.

   • The cathedral architecture is a masterpiece of Gothic design.
   • They attended a cathedral service on Christmas Eve.
   • The cathedral choir performed beautifully.

   ruСоборныйesrelativo a la catedralfrQui se rapporte à une cathédraledeDom-ptCatedralíciozh主教座堂的arكاتدرائي

• more cathedral comparative form
• most cathedral superlative form

A large and important Christian church, typically the principal church of a diocese, containing a bishop's throne.

ruБольшая и важная христианская церковь, обычно главная церковь епархии, в которой находится епископский трон.esIglesia cristiana grande e importante, generalmente la iglesia principal de una diócesis, donde se encuentra la sede del obispo.frGrande et importante église chrétienne, généralement l'église principale d'un diocèse, où se trouve le trône de l'évêque.deEine große und bedeutende christliche Kirche, meist die Hauptkirche eines Bistums, in der sich der Bischofssitz (Cathedra) befindet.ptIgreja cristã grande e importante, geralmente a principal igreja de uma diocese, onde se encontra o trono do bispo (cátedra).zh主教座堂，又称大教堂，是基督教中地位重要的大型教堂，通常为主教管区的主教堂，内设主教宝座。arكنيسة مسيحية كبيرة ومهمة، وهي عادة الكنيسة الرئيسية في الأبرشية حيث يوجد كرسي الأسقف.

1. Large Christian church A2 formal

   A large and important church, usually the main church of a diocese, where a bishop has their official seat.

   • The cathedral is the most famous landmark in the city.
   • We visited the ancient cathedral during our trip to Paris.
   • The bishop gave a sermon at the cathedral on Sunday.

   ruСоборesCatedral (iglesia principal de una diócesis)frCathédrale (église principale d'un diocèse)deKathedraleptCatedralzh主教座堂arكاتدرائية

   Synonyms: duomominster

2. Impressive building B2 informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a very large, impressive, or imposing building or structure.

   • The new library is a cathedral of knowledge.
   • The factory was a cathedral of industry, with towering ceilings.
   • The stadium felt like a cathedral of sport.

   ruВеличественное зданиеesCatedral (edificio imponente)frcathédrale (sens figuré)deEindrucksvolles GebäudeptEdifício imponentezh宏伟建筑arصرح مهيب

   Synonyms: behemothcolossusedificeleviathanmonolithmonumentpalacetemple

• cathedrals plural form
• cathedrals' possessive plural form
• cathedral's possessive singular form