basilica

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de edifício, originalmente um salão público romano usado para fins administrativos e, mais tarde, adotado como estilo para igrejas paleocristãs ou para uma igreja católica romana que recebeu direitos cerimoniais especiais.

A noun referring to a type of building, originally a Roman public hall used for administration, and later adopted as a style for early Christian churches or a Roman Catholic church granted special ceremonial rights.

1. Roman Catholic churchB2formal

   A large, important church or cathedral that has been granted special ceremonial rights by the Pope.

   Basílica

   • The Pope visited the grand basilica in Rome.
   • Many pilgrims travel to the basilica to pray.
   • The basilica's architecture is a masterpiece of Renaissance design.

2. Ancient Roman buildingB2formal

   A large rectangular building in ancient Rome used for public meetings, law courts, and business.

   Basílica

   • The Roman basilica served as a center for legal proceedings.
   • Merchants gathered in the basilica to conduct trade.
   • The ruins of the ancient basilica are still visible today.