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cathedra

[ kuh-thee-druh, kath-i- ]
/ kəˈθi drə, ˈkæθ ɪ- /
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noun, plural ca·the·drae [kuh-thee-dree, kath-i-dree]. /kəˈθi dri, ˈkæθ ɪˌdri/.
the seat or throne of a bishop in the principal church of a diocese.
an official chair, as of a professor in a university.
an ancient Roman chair used by women, having an inclined, curved back and curved legs flaring outward: the Roman copy of the Greek klismos.
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Origin of cathedra

1625–35; <Latin <Greek kathédra, derivative of kathézomai to sit down; see cata-, sit1; cf. chair

Words nearby cathedra

cathartic, Cathay, cathead, cathect, cathectic, cathedra, cathedral, cathedral ceiling, cathedral glass, cathedral hull, cathepsin
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Words related to cathedra

armchair, bench, recliner, rocker, sling, authority, chair, dignity, power, rank, royalty, seat, sovereignty, toilet

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British Dictionary definitions for cathedra

cathedra
/ (kəˈθiːdrə) /
noun
a bishop's throne
the office or rank of a bishop
See ex cathedra

Word Origin for cathedra

from Latin: chair
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