historic building
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4.1
- noun
- /hɪˈstɔrɪk ˈbɪldɪŋ/
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edificio histórico
- The old courthouse is considered a historic building because it played a key role in many important legal cases.
- restore historic buildings
- preserve historic buildings
- renovate historic buildings
Examples
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I went to a hearing on the preservation of a historic building.
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For example, a historic preservation ordinance contained provisions allowing owners of historic buildings to transfer development rights to other area properties.
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This is one of the most historic buildings in all of Chicago.
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The North Fork has a number of local historical societies, most housed in historic buildings.
Fiction book (1997) -
Hopefully, these changes will prevent other historic buildings from going the way of the Luzon.
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Sherbrook Village is a restored collection of historic buildings well worth a photo session.
Academic text (1999) -
Local people and artists have installed models and displays of the city's historic buildings and events along the main access path.
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Lighthouse enthusiasts across the province volunteer to keep historic buildings like this one in good repair.
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The Palestinian organization Riwaq has begun a process of restoring the historic buildings for modern cultural use.
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I've always heard that Detroit has a dismal record of letting its historic buildings slide into decay.
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Synonyms
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3.7
A place that is important because of events or buildings from long ago
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A well known place or building that many people recognize
An old place like a building that is important and beautiful
Antonyms
How Historic
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'historic' means notable for historical importance and 'building' is a physical edifice, so the meaning 'a building of historical significance' follows directly. This is a common, literal pattern found across languages and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
The term historic building comes from the simple image of a building that is historic, a place with old walls, special design, or stories of important events. That's why it means 'a building important because of its history'.