Religious Buildings

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noun A large and important Christian church that is the official church of a bishop

  • The cathedral was built in the 12th century and is a prime example of Gothic architecture.
  • Let's meet at the cathedral for the concert tonight.
  • That cathedral is lit, we should check it out.
  • Her mind was like a cathedral, filled with echoes of past memories.

noun a small building for Christian worship, typically one attached to an institution or private residence

adjective relating to or characteristic of a chapel

  • The wedding ceremony took place in the historic chapel.
  • Let's meet at the chapel for a quick prayer.
  • I heard that the cool kids hang out at the chapel after school.
  • Her mind felt like a chaotic chapel, filled with conflicting thoughts.

noun a building used for religious or community meetings

  • The community gathered at the meetinghouse for a town hall meeting.
  • Let's meet at the meetinghouse for the group study session.
  • I heard there's a cool event happening at the meetinghouse tonight.
  • The old building was like a meetinghouse for memories of the past.

noun a building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence

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  • The temple is a sacred place of worship in many religions.
  • Let's meet at the temple for the ceremony.
  • I heard the temple is lit on Friday nights.
  • Her body was a temple, carefully maintained and respected.

noun a building occupied by a community of monks or nuns

  • The abbeys in the region are known for their stunning architecture and historical significance.
  • Let's go check out those old abbeys on our road trip this weekend.
  • Those abbeys are totally lit, we should definitely visit them.
  • The abbeys of knowledge hold the secrets of the universe within their walls.