The chief church of a diocese, in which the bishop has his throne (cathedra) and close to which is his residence; it is, properly speaking, the bishop's church, wherein he presides, teaches, and conducts worship for the whole Christian community.
The word is derived from the Greek kathedra through the Latin cathedra, throne, elevated seat.
Acknowledgement: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03438a.htm
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