🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Historische Architektur

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hɪsˈtoːʁɪʃə aʁkɪˈteːkuʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Historic Architecture/hɪˈstɔːrɪk ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛkʧər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Stadt hat viele Beispiele historischer Architektur."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The style and design of buildings that are significant in history.

    "The city is known for its stunning historic architecture, attracting tourists from around the world."
  2. 2

    Structures or buildings that have historical importance and reflect the cultural heritage of a region.

    "Many historic architectures have been preserved to showcase the artistic styles of past eras."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'historic' originates from the Greek word 'historikos', meaning 'pertaining to history', while 'architecture' comes from the Latin 'architectura', derived from the Greek 'architekton', meaning 'master builder'. The combination reflects a focus on buildings and structures of historical significance.

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