Lateran
ˈlætərən
Definition

Definition of Lateran - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
churchTECH.ancient basilica in Rome that serves as the pope's cathedralTECH.
  • Saint John Lateran is the oldest basilica in Rome.
basilica cathedral church
2.
religionTECH.any of five ecumenical councils held at the palaceTECH.
  • The Lateran Councils addressed important church issues.
church council ecumenical council
3.
historyTECH.palace in Rome, former papal residenceTECH.
  • The Lateran was the pope's residence for centuries.
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agreement between Italy and the Holy See in 1929
The Lateran Treaty was signed in 1929, creating Vatican City.

Origin of Lateran

Latin, Lateranus (name of a Roman family)

Examples of Lateran in a sentence

  • Pilgrims gathered at the Lateran for the ceremony.
  • The Lateran was a significant event in church history.
  • Scholars often study the outcomes of the Lateran.
  • The Lateran hosted many significant events in history.
  • Tourists often visit the Lateran for its historical significance.

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  1. French:Saint-Jean de Latran, Latran, ...
  2. German:Lateran, Laterankonzil, ...
  3. Italian:Laterano, Concili Lateranensi, ...
  4. Spanish:Letrán, Lateranense, ...
  5. Portuguese:São João de Latrão, Concílios de Latrão, ...
  6. Chinese:拉特兰大殿, 拉特兰会议, ...
  7. Japanese:ラテラノ, ラテラン公会議, ...
  8. Arabic:لاتِران, لاتيران, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָטֵרָנוֹ, וְעִידוֹת הַלַּטְרָאן, ...
  10. Russian:Латеран, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Латеран, ...
  12. Hindi:लेटरन, लेटरन महल, ...

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