cathedral city en · NOUN
Meanings
- A title awarded to a town in the United Kingdom which, before letters patent, held city status by virtue of having a cathedral within its bounds.
- A city in a former British colony which resembles an English cathedral city in that it has a relatively small population, an Anglican cathedral, and also holds the title of city.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cathedral cities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pl miasto katedralne (a town in the United Kingdom which held city status by virtue of having a cathedral) · ga cathair ardeaglaise (a town in the United Kingdom which held city status by virtue of having a cathedral)