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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A form of architectural design based around certain accentuated features. derogatory, uncountable

Etymology

From feature + -ism, coined by Australian architect Robin Boyd in his book The Australian Ugliness (1960).

Related phrases

creeping featurism

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