<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an early Christian or medieval church of the type built especially in Italy, characterized by a plan including a nave, two or four side aisles, a semicircular apse, a narthex, and often other features, as a short transept, a number of small semicircular apses terminating the aisles, or an atrium.</li><li>The interior is characterized by strong horizontality, with little or no attempt at rhythmic accents.</li><li>All spaces are usually covered with timber roofs or ceilings except for the apse or apses, which are vaulted.</li><li>one of the seven main churches of Rome or another Roman Catholic church accorded the same religious privileges.</li><li>(in ancient Rome) a large oblong building used as a hall of justice and public meeting place.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>