cathedral: Meaning and Definition of
ca•the•dral
Pronunciation: (ku-thē'drul), [key]
— n.
- the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.
- (in nonepiscopal denominations) any of various important churches.
—adj.
- pertaining to or containing a bishop's throne.
- pertaining to or emanating from a chair of office or authority.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.