Sir Edwin Lutyens

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific historical figure: Sir Edwin Lutyens was a prominent English architect, renowned for his significant contributions to architecture, particularly in the planning of the city of New Delhi, India.
Usage
  • The name "Sir Edwin Lutyens" is used to refer specifically to the individual and his architectural legacy. It is typically used in historical, architectural, and biographical contexts.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The architectural tour highlighted buildings designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
    • Sir Edwin Lutyens is celebrated for his work in New Delhi.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used attributively to describe architectural styles or features associated with him.
    • The garden featured a Lutyens bench. (Here, 'Lutyens' is used attributively to describe a style of bench he popularized.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Lutyens (adj): Used to describe architecture, furniture, or design in the style characteristic of Sir Edwin Lutyens.
    • The estate is a fine example of Lutyens architecture.
Synonyms
  • Architect Lutyens: A more formal reference.
  • Edwin Lutyens: The name without the honorific 'Sir'.
Related Phrases
  • Lutyens' Delhi: A common phrase referring to the central administrative area of New Delhi that he helped design.
    • We spent the afternoon exploring Lutyens' Delhi.
Noun
  1. English architect who planned the city of New Delhi (1869-1944)

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