cathedra

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a throne that is the official chair of a bishop

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bishop's throne

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