church

[Alex]

> > 1. cerkov'
>
> a. church as temple, the building
> b. church as organization
>
> > 2. xram
>
> temple
>
> >
> > 3. sobor
>
> a. cathedral, the main church in town or part of town
> b. gathering of church dignitaries, as in "Vselenski sobor", a gathering of
> all bishops

khram also may be used in both senses. More than that!
Это слово может быть также использовано в переносном значении:

         храм науки, храм искусства

Regards

Alexander

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