exedra
- noun
- /ɛkˈsɛdrə/
- Specialized
- The architect designed an elegant exedra where people could gather and discuss ideas.
Examples
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Adjacent to each palaestra is a semicircular exedra.
Academic text (2011) -
The space of the exedra is a kind of pivot for circulation in various directions, which recalls the multiple curves of the labyrinth itself as well as Plutarch's description of its "intricacies." 77
Academic text (2011) -
He's doing it here also through architecture by placing those Exedra on either side of his forum.
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A document confirms Guarini's authorship of the commentary for four of these prints, one of which represents the exedra plan of his own Porta del Po city gate.
Academic text (1995) -
Visitors can relax in the beautiful exedra within the park, enjoying the view and each other's company.
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In ancient times, the exedra served as a popular meeting place for philosophers and scholars.
Synonyms
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1.3
A place where people come together to talk or do group activities
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2.3
A place where people meet regularly to talk and spend time
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1.4
A part of a room with seats for several people to sit
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2.3
A place with seats for several people
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word exedra comes from Greek parts ex- 'out of' and hedra 'seat'. The same hedra is in cathedral, which once meant the 'seat' of a bishop. That's why an exedra today is a curved space with seats where people gather and talk.