Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
basilian
Adjective
/bəˈzɪliən/
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of a basilica, especially in connection to the worship practices associated with it.
Examples
- The basilian architecture of the cathedral was awe-inspiring.
- She attended a basilian ceremony that honored the patron saint of the church.
Meaning
Basilian refers to something pertaining to a basilica, which is a type of church building. It can also refer specifically to members of the Order of Saint Basil the Great, a religious order in the Catholic Church.
Synonyms
- ecclesiastical
- religious
- church-related
