religious architecture

collocation in English

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religious
adjective
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/rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
relating ...
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architecture
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɑː.kɪ.tek.tʃər/us
/ˈɑːr.kə.tek.tʃɚ/
the art and practice of designing and ...
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(Definition ofreligiousandarchitecturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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As earlier commentators have noted, this dramatic effect invokes the aesthetic of the sublime and the shape of the formation suggests associations withreligiousarchitecture.
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The experience of relating toreligiousarchitecture, if it is to be numinous, involves making unexpected and intellectually engaging connections with the past.
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However, that is typical ofreligiousarchitecture.
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Nayaks expanded the existing temples with large pillared halls, and tall gateway towers, which is representative of thereligiousarchitectureof this period.
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The church's basilical plan evokes several grand schemes ofreligiousarchitecturewithout specifically copying one in particular.
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Home to 50 ethnic groups, the region is a cultural treasure trove of unique ethnic music,religiousarchitecture, wines, and so on.
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The city center contains many examples of colonial andreligiousarchitecture, often incorporating distinctive wrought ironwork.
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In addition, the buildings are excellent examples ofreligiousarchitectureand noteworthy for the excellence of its design, craftsmanship, and detailing.
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He believes there should be no difference in designingreligiousarchitectureand houses.
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The manuscript also contains studies of military andreligiousarchitecture.
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This wealth is manifested in its civil andreligiousarchitecture.
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It was used onreligiousarchitecture, carpets, and handwritten documents.
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This is an example of modernreligiousarchitecture.
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The towns which make up the comarca share two common characteristics: a plethora ofreligiousarchitecture and the remains of ancient medieval fortifications.
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Religiousarchitectureincludes extant cathedrals as well as the ruins of monasteries and abbeys.
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Other new features ofreligiousarchitectureinclude the crossing tower and a monumental entrance to the church, usually at the west end of the building.
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Thereligiousarchitectureis supplemented by several chapels and oratories, both in the village and surrounding countryside.
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This style was also embraced forreligiousarchitecture.
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The churches serve as historical examples of a century's worth ofreligiousarchitecturespanning four different faiths and a variety of styles.
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Besides its spiritual importance, thereligiousarchitectureincludes buildings of importance to the tourism industry and local pride.
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