starchitecture
Large, unusual building projects designed by celebrity architectsLarge, unusual building projects designed by celebrity architects.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)Large, unusual building projects designed by celebrity architects.
(uncountable, usually)The use of spectacular and signature projects by urban policy-makers with the purpose of branding or distinguishing the image of one city or place at the international level.
Origin
Blend of star + architecture.Blend of star + architecture.
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Forms
plural: starchitectures| Singular | starchitecture |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedstarchitect
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable