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vernacular architecture
noun
Definition
Buildings constructed using local materials and traditions, reflecting the culture of a region.
In a sentence
“Vernacular architecture in North Africa makes extensive use of thick mud walls to regulate interior temperature.”
Synonyms
traditional architectureregional architectureindigenous building
Common collocations
- vernacular architecture style
- examples of vernacular architecture
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