Vitruvian

adjective

Vi·​tru·​vi·​an

və̇‧ˈtrüvēən

: of, relating to, or being in the architectural style of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio

Word History

Etymology

Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, 1st century b.c. Roman architect and engineer + English -an

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