basilica

US /bəˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/
UK /bəˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/
"basilica" picture
1.

Basilika, Gerichtshalle

a large oblong hall or building with double colonnades and a semicircular apse, used in ancient Rome as a court of law or for public assemblies.

:
The Roman Forum contains the ruins of several ancient basilicas.
Das Forum Romanum enthält die Ruinen mehrerer antiker Basiliken.
The architect studied the design of a Roman basilica for inspiration.
Der Architekt studierte das Design einer römischen Basilika zur Inspiration.
2.

Basilika, katholische Kirche

a Roman Catholic church accorded certain privileges by the Pope.

:
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City is a major pilgrimage site.
Der Petersdom in der Vatikanstadt ist ein wichtiger Wallfahrtsort.
Many tourists visit the famous basilica in Rome.
Viele Touristen besuchen die berühmte Basilika in Rom.