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neoclassical

[ nee-oh-klas-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌni oʊˈklæs ɪ kəl /
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adjective
Sometimes Ne·o·clas·si·cal . of, relating to, or designating any of various movements of the late 1600s to the mid 1800s in architecture, the arts, literature, etc. that attempted to revive classical Greek or Roman aesthetics or philosophy.
of, relating to, or designating any architecture, art, literature, or music that draws influence from ancient Greek or Roman art and design.
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Origin of neoclassical

First recorded in 1875–80; neo- + classical
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British Dictionary definitions for neoclassical

neoclassical

neoclassic

/ (ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪkəl) /

adjective
of, relating to, or in the style of neoclassicism in art, architecture, etc
of, relating to, or in the style of neoclassicism in music
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