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1. Westminster Abbeynoun

   a famous Gothic church of St. Peter in Westminster, London on the site of a former Benedictine monastery

   "Westminster Abbey is the scene of the coronations of almost all English monarchs"; "Distinguished English subjects are buried in Westminster Abbey"

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1. Westminster Abbeynoun

   A large Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, next to the Houses of Parliament in London; the traditional place of coronation and burial of English monarchs

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1. Westminster Abbey

   Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 39 English and British monarchs, and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish and British monarchs. At least 16 royal weddings have occurred at the abbey since 1100.Although the origins of the church are obscure, there was certainly an abbey operating on the site by the mid-10th century, housing Benedictine monks. Construction of the present church began in 1245 on the orders of Henry III. The monastery was dissolved in 1559 and the church was made a royal peculiar—a Church of England church responsible directly to the sovereign—by Elizabeth I. In 1987, the abbey, together with the Palace of Westminster and St. Margaret's Church, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its outstanding universal value.The Gothic architecture of the church is chiefly inspired by French and English styles from the 13th century, although some sections of the church show earlier Romanesque styles or later Baroque and modern styles. The Henry VII chapel at the east end of the church is a typical example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture, and was called by John Leland the orbis miraculum (the wonder of the world).The abbey is the burial site of more than 3,300 people, many of prominence in British history: monarchs, prime ministers, poets laureate, actors, scientists, military leaders, and the Unknown Warrior. The fame of the figures buried there has led to the abbey being called a "National Valhalla".

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1. westminster abbey

   Westminster Abbey is a large, historically significant church located in London, England. It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. The abbey is a notable example of Gothic architecture and has been the venue for many royal events including weddings and funerals. It is officially known as the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster.

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1. Westminster Abbey

   Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, is a large, mainly Gothic church, in the City of Westminster, London, located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom, and is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English, later British monarchs. The abbey is a Royal Peculiar, and between 1540 and 1550 had the status of a cathedral. According to a tradition first reported by Sulcard in about 1080, a church was founded at this site in the 7th century, at the time of Mellitus, a Bishop of London. Construction of the present church was begun in 1245 by King Henry III. Since 1066, when King Harold and William the Conqueror were crowned, the coronations of English and British monarchs have been held here. Since 1100, there have been at least 16 royal weddings at the abbey. Two were of reigning monarchs, although before 1919 there had been none for some 500 years.

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   Read the full text of the Westminster Abbey poem by Frederick George Scott on the Poetry.com website.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of westminster abbey in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of westminster abbey in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of westminster abbey in a Sentence

1. Buckingham Palace:

   Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that The Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on May 6th. The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

2. Andrew Lloyd Webber:

   My anthem includes words slightly adapted from Psalm 98. I have scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra, i hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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