transcription, транскрипция: [ bəˈzɪlɪkə ]
n. 1 an ancient Roman public hall with an apse and colonnades, used as a lawcourt and place of assembly. 2 a similar building used as a Christian church. 3 a church having special privileges from the Pope. øøbasilican adj. [L f. Gk basilike (oikia, stoa) royal (house, portico) f. basileus king]