ba·sil·i·ca (b -s l -k)n. 1. a. A public building of ancient Rome having a central nave with an apse at one or both ends and two side aisles formed by rows of columns, which was used as a courtroom or assembly hall. b. A Christian church building of a similar design, having a nave with a semicircular apse, two or four side aisles, a narthex, and a clerestory. 2. Roman Catholic Church A church that has been accorded certain privileges by the pope. [Latin, from Greek basilik  , from feminine of basilikos, royal, from basileus, king.]ba·sil i·can (-kn) adj. |   after a plan of fourth-centurya.d. St. Peter's, Rome A. apse B. transept C. nave D. aisles E. narthex F. atrium |
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| Adj. | 1. | basilican - of or relating to or resembling a basilica |
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