Rotunda: meaning, definitions and examples

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rotunda

 

[ rษ™หˆtสŒndษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

architectural feature

A rotunda is a circular building or room, typically with a dome. It is often used as a meeting place or ceremonial space.

Synonyms

circular room, dome, round building

Examples of usage

  • The rotunda of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., is an iconic symbol of American democracy.
  • The museum's rotunda houses a stunning collection of sculptures and paintings.
Context #2 | Noun

academic setting

In some universities, a rotunda refers to a central circular area that may be used for gatherings, exhibitions, or as a symbolic focal point.

Synonyms

central area, gathering space, symbolic focal point

Examples of usage

  • The university's rotunda is a popular spot for students to meet and study.
  • The graduation ceremony took place in the grand rotunda of the campus.

Translations

Translations of the word "rotunda" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rotunda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเค—เฅเคฎเฅเคฌเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rotunde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rotunda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพั‚ะพะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rotunda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒˆใƒณใƒ€ (rotonda)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rotonde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rotonda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rotonda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœํˆฐ๋‹ค (rotunda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูˆุชูˆู†ุฏุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rotunda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rotunda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†ๅฝขๅคงๅŽ… (yuรกn xรญng dร  tฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rotunda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rotunda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะพั‚ะพะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒก (rotundas)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rotunda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rotonda

Etymology

The term 'rotunda' originates from the Late Latin word 'rotundus', meaning 'round'. The concept of circular buildings has been present in architecture throughout history, with examples found in ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Greeks. Rotundas have been used in various capacities, from religious temples to government buildings, showcasing the architectural and symbolic significance of circular structures.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,677, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.