Basilika

basilica

noun bah-ZEE-li-kah Rare

Origin: from Latin/Greek

Usage Note

Basilika refers either to the architectural form (a large hall church with a central nave and side aisles) or to a church granted the honorary title Basilika by the Pope. Both meanings are encountered in German travel and church contexts. Plural Basiliken.

Examples

"Die Basilika ist ein Hauptanlaufpunkt für Pilger aus ganz Europa."

Natural Translation

The basilica is a main point of pilgrimage for visitors from all over Europe.

Literal Translation

The basilica is a main-calling-point for pilgrims from all-over Europe.

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