edifice
Definitions
A large, imposing, or complex building.
A complex system of beliefs, theories, or institutions.
Examples
The grand edifice stood as a testament to the architectural ambition of the nineteenth century.
He gazed up at the towering edifice, feeling small against its imposing stone facade.
The entire legal edifice of the country was built upon the principles of equality and justice.
Synonyms
building structure construction pile monument erection complex