n. | 1. | The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne. |
a. | 1. | |
1. | Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; | |
2. | Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative. | |
3. | Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; |
Noun | 1. | cathedral - any large and important church |
2. | cathedral - the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese | |
Adj. | 1. | cathedral - relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne; "a cathedral church" |