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cathedra
This term carries a heavy weight of institutional authority and tradition, evoking an image of a fixed, elevated position from which knowledge or law is dispensed. In an ecclesiastical sense, it is not merely a piece of furniture but a symbol of the magisterium, representing the bishop's role as a teacher of the faith.
In academic contexts, the word shifts from a physical object to a conceptual position of prestige. It denotes a permanent, endowed seat of learning, emphasizing the continuity of a specific discipline within a university rather than the individual person currently occupying the role.
Meanings
Examples
The bishop ascended the cathedra to deliver his sermon to the congregation.
He spoke from the cathedra with an air of absolute authority.
The cathedral is named such because it houses the cathedra of the bishop.
I wonder if I will ever be appointed to a cathedra of my own at this university.
The professor occupied the cathedra during the prestigious lecture series.
She has held the cathedra of ancient philosophy for over twenty years.
The academic tradition of the cathedra emphasizes the mastery of a specific field.