Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In mod. arch., characterized by a strongly marked classical design with a free use of columns in porticos and the like, and abundance of detail taken from ancient Roman buildings.

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  • (In light of the last point, this is sometimes referred to as the ˜classical republican™ or ˜neo-roman™ tradition in political thought.)

    Republicanism Lovett, Frank 2006

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