(Roman Catholic Church) the bishop of Caesarea who defended the Roman Catholic Church against the heresies of the 4th century; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-379). Synonyms: Basil, Basil of Caesarea, St. Basil, St. Basil the Great.
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