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cathedra


Meanings
  • noun

    A seat of authority or power, especially that of a bishop.

    - "The archbishop sat in his cathedra during the service."
    - "The cathedra of the president of the university is a symbol of his power."

Variants
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cathedra , cathedras , ex cathedra
Etymology
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From Greek kathEdra, 'seat', from kathizen, 'sit'.


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  1. The term 'cathedra' is also used in academic contexts to refer to a professor's office.

  2. The largest cathedral in the world is the St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

  3. The word 'cathedral' comes from the Greek word for 'seat'.


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  1. Bishop's throne: The cathedra is also known as the bishop's throne or episcopal chair.


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In Christian tradition, the cathedra represents the seat of the bishop or archbishop and is often associated with the apostle Peter, who is said to have been the first bishop of Rome.

How to Memorize "cathedra"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bishop sitting on a throne with a large, ornate seat. This is a cathedra.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cathedra' with the idea of power and authority, especially in the context of a bishop or other religious leader.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'CATHEDRA' to remember the definition: 'Chair' 'A'uthority 'T'he 'H'oly 'E'piscopal 'D'iocese 'R'ule 'A'reas'


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