Ruins: meaning, definitions and examples
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ruins
[ หruหษชnz ]
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
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.
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:
๐ต๐น ruรญnas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคกเคนเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Ruinen
๐ฎ๐ฉ reruntuhan
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฝะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ruiny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปๅข (ใฏใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท ruines
๐ช๐ธ ruinas
๐น๐ท harabeler
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุทูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ruiny
๐ธ๐ฐ ruiny
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๅข (fรจixลซ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ruลกevine
๐ฎ๐ธ rรบstir
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะธัะฐะฝะดัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xarabalฤฑqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 6043 sighed
- 6044 swelling
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