Basilican

/bəˈzɪlɪkən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a basilica; having the form or qualities of a basilica.

Etymology

From Latin 'basilica' (royal hall) + '-an' (relating to). An alternative adjectival form for basilica-related features.

Kelly Says

The basilican plan—with its distinctive long nave and side aisles—became the template for nearly all Christian churches in medieval Europe, spreading Rome's architectural DNA across a continent!

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