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cathedra

noun
ca·​the·​dra | \ kÉ™-ˈthÄ“-drÉ™ How to pronounce cathedra (audio) \

Definition of cathedra

: a bishop's official throne

First Known Use of cathedra

circa 1797, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cathedra

Latin, chair — more at chair

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