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defensive architecture

American  
[dih-fen-siv ahr-ki-tek-cher] / dɪˈfɛn sɪv ˈɑr kɪˌtɛk tʃər /

noun

  1. a style of design or construction that includes features which protect from attacks or enemies.

    The Great Wall of China is one of the largest feats of defensive architecture in history.

  2. hostile architecture.

Etymology

Origin of defensive architecture

First recorded in 1800–10

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