The phrase
"edifice complex" refers to a person's obsession or desire to build large and impressive structures. It implies that someone wants to create impressive buildings as a way to display their power, wealth, or ego.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«edifice»
«complex»
Sentences with «edifice complex»
- At Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Ore., where the buildings are named for the company's top endorsers, an athlete could get an incurable edifice complex. (si.com)
- The County Executive's Corner: In - Sain Edifice Complex added by rctadmin on May 18, 2017 View all posts by rctadmin → (rocklandtimes.com)
- Companies that build grand temples to themselves often are accused of harboring an «edifice complex.» (fortune.com)
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