palladian

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Pal⋅la⋅di⋅an

[puh-ley-dee-uh

n, -lah-]

–adjective

1.	pertaining to, introduced by, or in the architectural style of Andrea Palladio.

–noun

2.	a disciple of Andrea Palladio, specifically one of the circle of Lord Burlington in 18th-century England.

Origin:
1725–35; Palladi(o) + -an

[puh-ley-dee-uh

–adjective

1.	of or pertaining to the goddess Athena.

2.	pertaining to wisdom, knowledge, or study.

Origin:
1555–65; < L Palladi(us) of Pallas (< Gk Palládios; see Palladium ) + -an

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Pal·la·di·an¹ (pə-lā'dē-ən)

adj.

[From Latin Palladius, from Greek Palladios, from Pallas, Pallad-, Pallas Athena.]

Pal·la·di·an² (pə-lā'dē-ən)

adj.

Of or characteristic of the Renaissance architectural style of Andrea Palladio.
Of or characteristic of an architectural style of the mid-18th century derived from that of Andrea Palladio, especially in Britain.

Word Origin & History

Palladian

1731, "in the style of Andrea Palladio," Roman architect (1518-80).

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