| Cathedral 1. (n.) The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne. 2. (a.) Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service. 3. (a.) Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative. 4. (a.) Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks. Thesaurus Entries accepted, approved, authentic, authoritative, basilica, bethel, cathedral church, church, church house, conventicle, duomo, ex cathedra, house of God, house of prayer, house of worship, kirk, magisterial, meetinghouse, minor basilica, mission, official, patriarchal basilica, place of worship, received, standard |