What is another word for religious architecture?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs ˈɑːkɪtˌɛkt͡ʃə] (IPA)

Religious architecture is a term used to describe the design and construction of buildings that are intended for religious purposes. Synonyms for this term may vary depending on the context and the specific religious tradition being discussed. Some synonyms that may be used include sacred architecture, spiritual architecture, or even faith-based architecture. When discussing specific architectural styles, such as Gothic or Byzantine architecture, the term religious may be replaced with Christian, Islamic, or Buddhist architecture. In some cases, the term may be expanded to include cultural or traditional architecture, as many religious buildings reflect the history and culture of the community in which they were built.

What are the hypernyms for Religious architecture?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    sacred architecture, Liturgical architecture, Monastic architecture, Mosque architecture, Shrine architecture, Synagogue architecture, Tabernacle architecture, Temple architecture, ecclesiastical architecture.

Famous quotes with Religious architecture

  • Yet for my part, deeply as I am moved by the religious architecture of the Middle Ages, I cannot honestly say that I ever felt the slightest emotion in any modern Gothic church.
    Goldwin Smith
  • The complaint of the French artist against the Norman, is the "mesquin" treatment of dividing his tower into stories of equal height. Even in the twelfth century and in religious architecture, artists already struggled over the best solution to this peculiarly American problem of the twentieth century, and when tourists return to New York, they may look at the twenty-story towers which decorate the city, to see whether the Norman or the French plan has won; but this at least will be sure in advance:— the Norman will be the practical scheme which states the facts, and stops; while the French will be the graceful one, which states the beauties and more or less fits the facts to suit them.
    Henry Adams

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