Cathedral and Edifice

Cathedral

Cathedral noun - A large, magnificent, or massive building.
Usage example: the company didn't want just a new office building—it demanded a cathedral that proclaimed its place among the giants of finance
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Synonyms for Cathedral

Edifice and cathedral are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Edifice" instead a noun "Cathedral".

Edifice

Edifice noun - A large, magnificent, or massive building.
Usage example: the U.S. Capitol is one of our nation's most impressive edifices
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Synonyms for Edifice

Cathedral and edifice are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cathedral" instead a noun "Edifice".

Nearby Word: edification
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