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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRIUMPHAL ARCH

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Triumphal arch is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TRIUMPHAL ARCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Triumphal arch

A triumphal arch is a monumental structure in the shape of an archway with one or more arched passageways, often designed to span a road. In its simplest form a triumphal arch consists of two massive piers connected by an arch, crowned with a flat entablature or attic on which a statue might be mounted or which bears commemorative inscriptions. The main structure is often decorated with carvings, sculpted reliefs and dedications. More elaborate triumphal arches may have multiple archways. Triumphal arches are one of the most influential and distinctive types of architecture associated with ancient Rome. Thought to have been invented by the Romans, the triumphal arch was used to commemorate victorious generals or significant public events such as the founding of new colonies, the construction of a road or bridge, the death of a member of the imperial family or the accession of a new emperor. The survival of great Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Titus inspired many post-Roman states and rulers, up to the present day, to erect their own arches in emulation of the Romans.

Definition of triumphal arch in the English dictionary

The definition of triumphal arch in the dictionary is an arch built to commemorate a victory.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRIUMPHAL ARCH

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triumph
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triumphant
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triumpher
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Triunitarian
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WORDS THAT END LIKE TRIUMPHAL ARCH

acute arch
fallen arch
Gothic arch
horseshoe arch
keel arch
lancet arch
march
Norman arch
ogee arch
pectoral arch
pelvic arch
pointed arch
proscenium arch
Roman arch
round arch
segmental arch
skew arch
squinch arch
tented arch
zygomatic arch

Synonyms and antonyms of triumphal arch in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «triumphal arch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRIUMPHAL ARCH

Find out the translation of triumphal arch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of triumphal arch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «triumphal arch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

凯旋门
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arco de triunfo
570 millions of speakers

English

triumphal arch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विजयी चाप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قوس النصر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

триумфальная арка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arco triunfal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিজয়ী খিলান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arc de triomphe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gerbang kejayaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Triumphbogen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

凱旋門
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

개선문
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Triumphal arch
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khải hoàn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெற்றிகரமான வணக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विजयी कमान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Zafer Kemeri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arco di trionfo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

łuk triumfalny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тріумфальна арка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

arc de triumf
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αψίδα του θριάμβου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

triomfboog
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

triumfbåge
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

triumfbue
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of triumphal arch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRIUMPHAL ARCH»

The term «triumphal arch» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.082 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about triumphal arch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRIUMPHAL ARCH»

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Imago Triumphalis: The Function and Significance of ...
Independent scholar Zaho examines how rulers in fifteenth-century Italy used the artistic motif of the Roman triumph for self-aggrandizement and personal expression.
Margaret Ann Zaho, 2004
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Elements of Form and Design in Classic Architecture
THE triumphal arch, as evolved by the Romans, must be considered primarily as a commemorative monument. There are many variants of the type, both trabeated and arcuated, which can be sub-divided into groups, such as those consisting ...
Arthur Stratton, 2007
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Triumphal Arches: Triumphal Arch, Triumphal Arc, ...
Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 28. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge.
LLC Books, Books Group, 2010
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Form and Design in Classic Architecture
THE triumphal arch, as evolved by the Romans, must be considered primarily as a commemorative monument. There are many variants of the type, both trabeated and arcuated, which can be sub-divided into groups, such as those consisting ...
Arthur Stratton, 2004
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Rural Urbanism: London Landscapes in the Early Nineteenth ...
When the triumphal arch on the opposite side of the road* is complete SMOOTHING AND (the place, in fact, from where the present screen should be viewed), LEVELLING the grouping of the architecture will be altogether extremely novel and ...
Dana Arnold, 2005
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American Journal of Archaeology
Thugga, L Triumphal Arch of Alexander Severus. 230 (?) a.d. 68. Mustis, I. Triumphal Arch of Gordian II. 238 A.D. 69. Langres. Triumphal Arch of Gordian II ( ?). The style is too good for the period of the Gordians, to which a valueless tradition ...
‎1964
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Music at the Aragonese Court of Naples
By far the two greatest artistic achievements in Aragonese Naples were, as Hersey points out," the construction of the Triumphal Arch at the entrance to Castelnuovo and the ambitious, large-scale urban-renewal projects sponsored by Alfonso, ...
Allan W. Atlas, 2008
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Europa Triumphans: Court and Civic Festivals in Early Modern ...
118 FIG. 46 The municipal first magistrate addresses the King in 1628 on behalf of the town (Paris, 137 1629). FIG. 47 Louis XIII (Paris, 1628). 138 FIG. 48 Design for a firework display (Paris, 1628). 151 FIG. 49 Triumphal Arch 1, Clemency.
J. R. Mulryne, 2004
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Iconographic Encyclopaedia of Science, Literature, and Art
The bridge of Senators in Rome, 68 " 16oA. Triumphal arch at Xaintes, . 88 " 17a4. The arch ofGabius in Verona, 83, 93 plate 17 — (Continued.) Fig. 18ai. Trajan's triumphal arch at Ancona, .... " 19a6. Trajan's triumphal arch at Be- neventum, .
Johann Georg Heck, Spencer Fullerton Baird, 1852
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Painted Prints: The Revelation of Color in Northern ...
Albrecht Durer Diirer's Triumphal Arch is an architectural monument, printed on paper, that functioned as a billboard of Maximilian Is accomplishments. It advertised the Holy Roman Emperor's political and personal achievements, as well as ...
Susan Dackerman, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRIUMPHAL ARCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term triumphal arch is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ship a reminder of ally during the Revolution
In Philadelphia, a grand triumphal arch bearing his name spanned Chestnut Street in front of the old State House, which, from that visit, began to be referred to ... «Philly.com, Jun 15»
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Raised-garden arch design wins competition to celebrate Queen's …
A triumphal arch complete with raised garden designed by Chris Dyson Architects has won an ideas competition to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth. «Horticulture Week, Jun 15»
3
Lighting of arch kicks off Santa Lucia Festival at Lewis & Clark Landing
The lighting of the historic Triumphal Arch on Thursday evening kicked off the 91st annual Santa Lucia Italian Festival, taking place through Sunday at Lewis ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jun 15»
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Massive triumphal marble arch built by Romans to honour Emperor …
The remains of a triumphal arch built in honour of the Emperor Titus have been unearthed from underneath Rome's Circus Maximus chariot-racing arena. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
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Triumphal arch of ancient city to return to former glory
“Restoration works have been continuing to bring the triumphal arch [of Anavarza] to tourism. Most parts of the arch are still strong. The restoration process will ... «Hurriyet Daily News, Apr 15»
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Remembrance poppy placed on top of the Bridge of Remembrance
The Bridge of Remembrance and Triumphal Arch are currently undergoing major reconstruction following the extensive damage caused by the Canterbury ... «Scoop.co.nz, Apr 15»
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Column: Volubilis: Morocco's Roman City
The Roman ruins of Volubilis include a triumphal arch, magnificent mosaics and colonnaded temples. Surprisingly, the ruins are in the heart of Morocco and ... «Current in Zionsville, Apr 15»
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Costa Dorada: Join Spain's bucket and spade brigade
Go around the Roman triumphal arch and turn right.” Triumphal arch? Could that really be right? But suddenly, there it was – a 40ft stone arch more than 2,000 ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jan 15»
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Tracing Washington's steps
Presidential pilgrims can explore the Old State House, where Washington dismounted after riding under a triumphal arch designed for the occasion by the city's ... «Boston Globe, Nov 14»
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10 Things You May Not Know About the Berlin Wall
Prussian King Frederick William II commissioned the iconic triumphal arch straddling East and West Berlin that served as the iconic backdrop for famous ... «History, Nov 14»

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