Antibasilican

/ˌæntɪbəˈzɪlɪkən/ adjective

Opposed to or against the basilica as a religious or architectural institution.

From anti- (against) + basilican (relating to a basilica). Basilica comes from Greek basilika (royal building). This rare term likely emerged among religious reformers or architectural critics skeptical of grand religious buildings.

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