Vitruvius Pollio

[ vi-troo-vee-uhs pol-ee-oh ]

noun
  1. Marcus, flourished 1st century b.c., Roman architect, engineer, and author.

Other words from Vitruvius Pollio

  • Vi·tru·vi·an, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Vitruvius Pollio

Vitruvius Pollio

/ (vɪˈtruːvɪəs ˈpɒlɪˌəʊ) /


noun
  1. Marcus (ˈmɑːkəs). 1st century bc, Roman architect, noted for his treatise De architectura, the only surviving Roman work on architectural theory and a major influence on Renaissance architects

Derived forms of Vitruvius Pollio

  • Vitruvian, adjective

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