minster

[ min-ster ]
/ ˈmɪn stər /
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noun

a church actually or originally connected with a monastic establishment.
any large or important church, as a cathedral.

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Origin of minster

before 900; Middle English, Old English mynster (cognate with German Münster) < Vulgar Latin *monisterium, for Late Latin monastērium monastery

Words nearby minster

minos, minot, minotaur, minoxidil, minsk, minster, minstrel, minstrel show, minstrelsy, mint, mint bush
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Words related to minster

sanctuary, synagogue, parish, mosque, shrine, temple, chapel, basilica, chancel, oratory, mission, abbey, fold, cathedral, tabernacle, bethel, chantry, sacellum

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British Dictionary definitions for minster

minster
/ (ˈmɪnstə) /

noun

British any of certain cathedrals and large churches, usually originally connected to a monastery

Word Origin for minster

Old English mynster, probably from Vulgar Latin monisterium (unattested), variant of Church Latin monastērium monastery
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