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Brutalism
BROO-tul-iz-um
/ˈbruːtəlɪzəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Brutalism
Dictionary meaning
An architectural style from the 1950s–70s characterised by exposed concrete and raw materials.
Examples
- The brutalism of the Barbican Centre divides opinion — stark or stunning?
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable. From French 'béton brut' (raw concrete), not from 'brutal'.
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