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basilica

[buh-sil-i-kuh, -zil-] / bəˈsɪl ɪ kə, -ˈzɪl- /
NOUN
church
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Framed by white roses on the central balcony of the Vatican's basilica, the pope called on "those who have the power to unleash wars" to choose peace.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Severus sponsored public building projects throughout the empire: Many of the most impressive surviving Roman remains—not least the Severan forum and basilica in his home city of Leptis Magna—date from his reign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The Vatican announced on Monday a new real-time booking system for access to the basilica, fuelled by a network of sensors that monitor how many people are inside.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

"The entire terrace of the basilica will be accessible," compared with only one third of it today, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the Archpriest of the basilica, told a press conference.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

To the basilica and the cathedral and the painted store names in red and black.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez