basilica -
an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges; "the church was raised to the rank of basilica"
church building,
church a place for public (especially Christian) worship; "the church was empty"
basilica -
a Roman building used for public administration
Basilica -
A Roman Catholic church or cathedral with basilican status.
Wikipedia
word basilica, was originally used to describe a Roman public building, usually located in the forum of a Roman town. Public basilicas begin to appear in Hellenistic cities in the 2nd century BC. Basilicas were also used for religious purposes.
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Basilica In the Roman architecture a rectangular building, divided into aisles by rows of columns, intended for public functions (trade, administration of justice etc.); also used for meetings of the early Christian communities
