Cathedral (noun)

A large and important church, typically one that is the center of a bishop's diocese.

Origin:

Late latin cathedra, from greek kathedra 'seat, chair', from kata 'down' + hedra 'seat, base'.

Examples:

1. The Notre-Dame Cathedral is a famous church located in Paris, France.
2. The cathedral was packed with worshipers for the Christmas Eve service.
3. The cathedral was built in the 12th century and has been a focal point of the city for centuries.
4. The bishop conducted the ceremony from his cathedra, or bishop's chair, in the front of the cathedral.
5. The stained glass windows of the cathedral depicted scenes from the life of Jesus Christ.