edifice

noun
UK: /ˈed.ɪ.fɪs/
US: /ˈed.ə.fɪs/

  1. A large, imposing building.

    1. The church is a beautiful edifice.
    2. The towering edifice of the skyscraper dominated the city skyline.

  2. A complex system of beliefs or ideas.

    1. The entire political edifice was based on lies.
    2. He sought to dismantle the existing edifice of social inequality.

Synonyms

building structure establishment institution

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "edifice" in English means: A large, imposing building., A complex system of beliefs or ideas..

The phonetic transcription of "edifice" is /ˈed.ɪ.fɪs/ in British English and /ˈed.ə.fɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "edifice": building, structure, establishment, institution.

Example usage of "edifice": "The church is a beautiful edifice.". More examples on the page.