Minster
noun
A large or important church, usually built by a ruler or significant person in history.
The York Minster is the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.
Often appears as...
- york minster
- westminster minster
noun
In old English, a type of monastery.
The ruler offered land to the minster in exchange for prayers for his soul.
Often appears as...
- anglo-saxon minster
- minster community
noun
A large or important church, usually built by a ruler or significant person in history.
The York Minster is the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.
Often appears as...
- york minster
- westminster minster
noun
In old English, a type of monastery.
The ruler offered land to the minster in exchange for prayers for his soul.
Often appears as...
- anglo-saxon minster
- minster community
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Importance
A 'minster' often indicates historical significance and may be a tourist attraction.
Many people visit the minster because of its architectural beauty and historic value.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Church
Not all churches are 'minsters'. 'Minster' implies a church of larger size or greater importance.
They got married in a small local chapel, not in the grand minster.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmark
'Minsters' are often landmarks with cultural and social significance in their locations.
The town's minster is not only a place of worship, but also hosts community events.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Importance
A 'minster' often indicates historical significance and may be a tourist attraction.
Many people visit the minster because of its architectural beauty and historic value.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Church
Not all churches are 'minsters'. 'Minster' implies a church of larger size or greater importance.
They got married in a small local chapel, not in the grand minster.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmark
'Minsters' are often landmarks with cultural and social significance in their locations.
The town's minster is not only a place of worship, but also hosts community events.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Importance
A 'minster' often indicates historical significance and may be a tourist attraction.
Many people visit the minster because of its architectural beauty and historic value.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Any Church
Not all churches are 'minsters'. 'Minster' implies a church of larger size or greater importance.
They got married in a small local chapel, not in the grand minster.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmark
'Minsters' are often landmarks with cultural and social significance in their locations.
The town's minster is not only a place of worship, but also hosts community events.
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How the Panama Papers...
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