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cathedra
 

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Noun cathedra has 1 sense
  1. cathedra, bishop's throne - a throne that is the official chair of a bishop
    --1 is a kind of throne
    --1 is a part of cathedral

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Cathedra

Noun (Singular)

  1. Definition:

    A bishop's throne or chair in a cathedral.

  2. Sample Sentence:

    The archbishop sat on the magnificent cathedra during the ceremony.

Noun (Plural: cathedrae)

  1. Definition:

    The formal assembly of all the bishops in a particular church.

  2. Sample Sentence:

    The synod was attended by several cathedrae representing various dioceses.

Noun (Plural: cathedrae)

  1. Definition:

    An academic chair, especially the chair of a professorship.

  2. Sample Sentence:

    Professor Johnson holds the prestigious cathedra in Linguistics at the university.

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