Ruins: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruins

 

[ หˆruหษชnz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lost civilization

Ruins refer to the remains of a human-made structure that has been destroyed or collapsed, often from a lost civilization. These structures can include buildings, temples, palaces, or cities that have been abandoned or left in a state of decay.

Synonyms

debris, remains, remnants

Examples of usage

  • The ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru attract tourists from around the world.
  • The ancient ruins of Pompeii provide insight into Roman daily life.
Context #2 | Noun

destroyed building

Ruins can also refer to the remains of a building or structure that has been destroyed, often due to natural disasters, wars, or neglect. These ruins serve as a reminder of the past and can sometimes be preserved as historical sites.

Synonyms

debris, destruction, wreckage

Examples of usage

  • The ruins of the old castle stand as a testament to the town's history.
  • The ruins of the church were left untouched after the earthquake.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruins" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ruรญnas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เค‚เคกเคนเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ruinen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reruntuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัƒั—ะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ruiny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅปƒๅขŸ (ใฏใ„ใใ‚‡)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ruinas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harabeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํํ—ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุทู„ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruiny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ruiny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบŸๅขŸ (fรจixลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ruลกevine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรบstir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธั€ะฐะฝะดั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xarabalฤฑqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ruinas

Etymology

The word 'ruins' originated from the Latin word 'ruina', meaning 'a collapse' or 'a fall'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the remains of buildings or structures that have been destroyed or left in a state of decay. Ruins have long fascinated humans, serving as a link to the past and a reminder of the impermanence of civilizations.

See also: ruin, ruination, ruined, ruiner, ruining, ruinous.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,041 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.