Meaning
basilica
- a large and important church, often granted special ceremonial privileges by the Pope
- an ancient Roman public hall
In a sentence
Abbiamo visitato la splendida basilica nel centro storico della città.
We visited the splendid basilica in the historic center of the city.
C'è una lunga fila di turisti davanti alla basilica.
There is a long line of tourists in front of the basilica.
Quante basiliche famose si possono ammirare a Roma?
How many famous basilicas can one admire in Rome?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| basilica | feminine · singular |
| basiliche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Note the plural spelling with 'ch': 'basiliche'.