Gothic revival architecture
- noun
- /ˈɡɑθɪk rɪˈvaɪvəl ˌɑrkɪˈtɛkʧər/
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arquitectura neogótica
- The cathedral displays stunning Gothic revival architecture with its pointed arches and intricate detailing.
Examples
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Tourists flock to admire the Gothic revival architecture of the historic town hall, especially its ornate finials.
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Many cities feature buildings that showcase Gothic revival architecture, reflecting a fascination with medieval styles.
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It is a setting with distinctive Gothic Revival architecture and haunting natural beauty.
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Synonyms
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A style of building that copies medieval Gothic churches, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries
A building style from the 1800s that copies old Gothic churches with pointed arches and tall towers
A style of building that copies medieval church features like pointed arches and tall spires
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Morphology
Gothic + revival + architecture
The phrase combines 'Gothic' (a medieval architectural style), 'revival' (a renewed interest or return), and 'architecture' (building design), so its meaning — architecture inspired by a renewed interest in Gothic design — is directly derivable from the parts. This is a literal, compositional construction that is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would be able to understand it.
Etymology
Gothic revival architecture comes from a time when builders in the late 1700s and 1800s copied the older Gothic look of medieval churches and castles, with pointed arches, tall windows, and lots of decoration. The word revival means 'bringing back', so the phrase today describes buildings made to look like that old Gothic style.