minster


min·ster

noun \ˈmin(t)-stər\

Definition of MINSTER

: a large or important church often having cathedral status

Origin of MINSTER

Middle English, monastery, church attached to a monastery, from Old English mynster, from Late Latin monasterium monastery
First Known Use: before 12th century

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