Minster (noun)

A large or important church, especially one with a religious community attached to it.

Origin:

From old english mynster, from latin monasterium.

Examples:

1. St. Paul's Cathedral is a famous minster located in London.
2. The minster was originally a Benedictine monastery.
3. The minster was a center of worship and pilgrimage for centuries.
4. The minster was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in the 17th century.
5. Many tourists visit the minster to admire its beautiful stained glass windows.