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   ed·i·fice

   /ˈedəfəs/

   noun

   • 1. a building, especially a large, imposing one.
   • 2. a complex system of beliefs: "the concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin aedificium, from aedis ‘dwelling’ + facere ‘make’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   The meaning of EDIFICE is building; especially : a large or massive structure. How to use edifice in a sentence.

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   EDIFICE definition: 1. a large building, especially an impressive one: 2. a system that has been established for a…. Learn more.

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   Edifice means a building, but it doesn't mean just any building. To merit being called an edifice, a building must be important. A small but elegant temple can be an edifice, and so can a towering sky scraper.

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   Edifice definition: a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.. See examples of EDIFICE used in a sentence.

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   EDIFICE meaning: 1. a large building, especially an impressive one: 2. a system that has been established for a…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEDIFICE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1.countable noun [usually adjective NOUN] An edifice is a large and impressive building. [formal] The American consulate was a magnificent edifice in the centre of Bordeaux. 2.countable noun [usually with supplement] You can describe a system of beliefs or a traditional institution as an edifice. [formal]

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › edificeEdifice - definition of edifice by The Free Dictionary

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   Define edifice. edifice synonyms, edifice pronunciation, edifice translation, English dictionary definition of edifice. n. 1. A building, especially one of imposing appearance or size. 2. An elaborate conceptual structure: observations that provided the foundation for the...