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[せい()·どう()]
seidou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 聖堂

noun
  1. (Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary

Definition and Synonyms for 聖堂

Cathedral any large and important church
Synonyms: ドゥオモ, カテドラル, 伽藍, 大聖堂, 巨刹, 聖堂
Sanctuary area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir
Synonyms: サンクチュアリ, 内陣, 聖域, 聖堂
Church a place for public (especially Christian) worship
Synonyms: チャーチ, 会堂, 教会, 教会堂, 聖堂
Sanctuary a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
Synonyms: サンクチュアリ, 内殿, 内陣, 宝殿, 宝物殿, 神域, 神殿, 祭殿, 聖域, 聖堂
Shrine a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
Synonyms: 大宮, 宮殿, 廟堂, 御廟, 殿堂, , , 神宮, 神殿, 神社, 神祠, 聖堂, 霊殿
Sanctuary often enclosed by a lattice or railing
Synonyms: サンクチュアリ, 内陣, 聖域, 聖堂

Meanings for each kanji in 聖堂

» holy; saint; sage; master; priest
» public chamber; hall

Categories 聖堂 is a member of

Area a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
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Church a place for public (especially Christian) worship
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Property any area set aside for a particular purpose
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House Of God any building where congregations gather for prayer
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Sample Sentences for 聖堂

To the best of my knowledge, the cathedral dates back to the Middle Ages.
The colonnade of the basilica of Saint Peter is truly grand and beautiful.
The cathedral dates back to the Middle Ages.
This magnificent cathedral dates back to the Middle Ages.
The cathedral dates back to the Middle Ages.

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