cathedra en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəˈθiːdɹə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cathedra (“seat”), from Ancient Greek καθέδρα (kathédra, “chair of a teacher, throne”), from κατά (katá, “down”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”). Doublet of chair and chaise.
Meanings
- The chair or throne of a bishop.
- The rank of bishop.
- The official chair of some position or office, as of a professor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cathedrae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| cathedras | Number=Plur | lexicographic |