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· Ancient Greek
καθέδρα
3 English words descend from Ancient Greek
καθέδρα
, most common first.
chair
An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.
cathedral
Relating to the office of a bishop or an archbishop.
cathedra
The chair or throne of a bishop.