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This is the front page of the Simple English Wikipedia. Wikipedias are places where people work together to write encyclopedias in different languages.

The Simple English Wikipedia uses simple English words and grammar.
It's for everyone, including children and adults learning English.
All pages are free to use and published under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License 4.0 International License and the GNU Free Documentation License.
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Use Basic English words and shorter sentences to help people understand.
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The article highlights Gothic cathedrals, important examples of gothic architecture.

Gothic architecture began in Western Europe during the Late Middle Ages.
It started in the 12th century and lasted until the 16th century.
Notable features of the style are pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
The style is associated with cathedrals, churches, and abbeys, but also used for castles, palaces, universities, and some houses.
Gothic Revival architecture, popular in the 19th century, revived the Gothic style for churches and universities.

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Feminist Irina Karamanos's domestic partner Gabriel Boric was elected President of Chile, and they both opposed her becoming first lady.
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Olivier Messiaen composed a piece inspired entirely by birdsong.

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