English Dictionary

cathedral city

名詞

A title awarded to a town in the United Kingdom which, before letters patent, held city status by virtue of having a cathedral within its bounds.

日本語の意味

イギリスにおいて、大聖堂があることにより（手紙状の特許発行以前）公式に市と認められていた町に与えられる称号、またはその町自体を指す

During his tour of England, he stopped in a cathedral city famous for its Norman architecture.

イングランドを巡る旅の途中、彼は大聖堂を理由に市の地位を持つイギリスの町に立ち寄り、ノルマン様式の建築で有名なその町を訪れた。

意味（1）

A title awarded to a town in the United Kingdom which, before letters patent, held city status by virtue of having a cathedral within its bounds.

意味（2）

A city in a former British colony which resembles an English cathedral city in that it has a relatively small population, an Anglican cathedral, and also holds the title of city.

cathedral cities （ plural ）