— cathedrallike , adj.
/keuh thee"dreuhl/ , n.
1. the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's throne.
2. (in nonepiscopal denominations) any of various important churches.
adj.
3. pertaining to or containing a bishop's throne.
4. pertaining to or emanating from a chair of office or authority.
[ 1250-1300; ME cathedralis ( ecclesia ) a cathedral (church). See CATHEDRA, -AL 1 ]