Meaning of the word edifice in English
What does edifice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
edifice
US /ˈed.ə.fɪs/
UK /ˈed.ə.fɪs/
Noun
1.
a building, especially a large, imposing one
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The ancient edifice stood majestically on the hill.
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The new museum is a modern edifice of glass and steel.
2.
a complex system of beliefs
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The entire edifice of his argument collapsed under scrutiny.
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The legal edifice of the country was built on centuries of tradition.
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