Hagia Sophia

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A 6th-century architectural monument in Istanbul: Hagia Sophia is a historic building, originally constructed as a Christian cathedral during the Byzantine Empire. It is renowned as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and for its massive dome.
    • A building with a changing religious function: The definition of Hagia Sophia includes its history as a church, its conversion into a mosque after 1453, and its later status as a museum in the 20th century.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Hagia Sophia is one of the most important monuments in Istanbul.
    • The mosaics inside Hagia Sophia are stunning.
    • We studied the history of Hagia Sophia in our architecture class.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Hagia Sophia": The definite article "the" is often used when referring to the building, treating it as a specific, unique monument.
    • The Hagia Sophia has witnessed centuries of history.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ayasofya (Proper noun): The Turkish name for Hagia Sophia.
    • In Turkish, it is called Ayasofya.
  • Church of the Holy Wisdom (Proper noun): A direct translation of the Greek meaning of "Hagia Sophia."
    • Hagia Sophia means "Church of the Holy Wisdom."
Synonyms
  • Cathedral of Holy Wisdom: A descriptive synonym referencing its original name and purpose.
  • Great Church: A historical term used for the building in some contexts.
Noun
  1. a 6th century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture in Istanbul; built as a Christian church, converted to a mosque in 1453, and made into a museum in the middle of the 20th century

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