procathedral
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //proʊkəˈθiːdrəl//
KK: /proʊkəˈθidrəl/
adjective
Definition
Referring to a church that serves as a temporary or provisional cathedral, often used until a permanent cathedral is established.
Example
The procathedral was filled with worshippers during the special service.
Conversation
Did you know that the town has a new procathedral?
Really? I didn’t hear about that!
Yeah, it's being used while the main cathedral is under renovation.
That’s interesting! I’d love to check it out once it opens.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
substitute
replacement
interim
Antonyms
permanent
final
established
noun
Definition
A church that serves as a temporary or substitute cathedral, often used for a diocese until a permanent cathedral is built.
Example
The procathedral was filled with worshippers during the special service.
Conversation
Have you ever visited the procathedral downtown?
No, I haven't. What's it like?
It's quite beautiful and serves as a nice community space.
Root Explanation
Procathedral is formed from "pro-" (meaning in front of or before) and "cathedral" (from Latin "cathedra", meaning chair or seat, specifically the bishop's chair). The term refers to a church that serves as a temporary cathedral, often before a permanent one is established.
Memory Tip
Think of a church that is 'in front of' ('pro-') a full cathedral, serving as a temporary seat for a bishop.
Visually Confused Words
cathedral
noncathedral
octahedral
cathedra