noun
- plural of minster; large or important churches, especially those that were originally attached to monasteries or served as cathedrals
Usage: primarily British
Examples
- The ancient minsters of England attract thousands of tourists each year.
- York Minster and Westminster Abbey are among Britain’s most famous minsters.
- Medieval minsters served as centers of learning and worship.
- The town’s two minsters dominated the skyline for centuries.
- Pilgrims traveled great distances to visit these sacred minsters.
- The restoration of historic minsters requires significant funding.