1. The principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese
   "Tourists flocked to see the famous cathedral in Florence";
   - duomo
    
2. Any large and important church
   "The Gothic cathedral dominated the city's skyline"

1. Relating to or containing or issuing from a bishop's office or throne
   "a cathedral church"

Derived forms: cathedrals

Type of: church, church building

Encyclopedia: Cathedral