Peristyle: meaning, definitions and examples

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peristyle

 

[ หˆpษ›rษ™หŒstaษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architecture element

A peristyle is a continuous series of columns that encloses a space, which could be a courtyard or a garden. This architectural feature is commonly found in classical Greek and Roman buildings, serving both aesthetic and structural purposes. It provides a colonnaded walkway or an open-air gallery and is often associated with temples and public buildings. The design facilitates airflow and natural light, making these spaces more inviting.

Synonyms

arcade, colonnade, portico.

Examples of usage

  • The temple had a magnificent peristyle surrounding the main chamber.
  • We walked through the peristyle, admiring the intricate column designs.
  • In ancient Rome, peristyles were essential for the design of villas.
  • The peristyle garden was a popular gathering place for social events.

Translations

Translations of the word "peristyle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peristilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคคเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Peristyl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peristil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะธัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perystyl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒชใ‚นใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉristyle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ peristilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท peristil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜๋ฆฌ์Šคํƒ€์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุนู…ุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peristyl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ peristyl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸฑๅปŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peristil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ peristyl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะธัั‚ะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peristil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ peristilo

Etymology

The word 'peristyle' derives from the Greek 'peristylos', which comes from 'peri-', meaning 'around', and 'stylos', meaning 'column'. This term is used to describe a specific feature in classical architecture that emerged in ancient Greece and was later adopted by the Romans. The use of peristyles was significant in creating a transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. In Greek temples, they often surrounded the naos, or inner chamber, providing a grand entrance and sense of openness. As a result, peristyles became a fundamental element of Roman villa design, influencing architecture throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,316 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.