basilica
noun/bəˈzɪlɪkə/
Frequency rank: #11,972 most common English word
Meaning
A large, oblong church or public hall with a central nave and aisles, often of historical or religious importance.
Example sentence
Tourists gathered inside the ancient basilica to admire its grand columns and mosaic ceiling.
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