word
vernacular architecture
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vɜːrˈnækjʊlər ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərListen
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Syllable breakdown
vernaculararchitecture
Dictionary meaning
Building styles that reflect local traditions, materials, and climate rather than formal design.
Examples
- The vernacular architecture of the village used locally quarried stone.
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