Ruin

usgb/ˈruːɪn/
noun

The remains of a damaged or decayed building or place.

Archaeologists discovered ancient ruins in Rome.
Visual representation of "ruin" - The remains of a damaged or decayed building or place

Often appears as...

  • ancient ruins
  • archaeological ruins
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Historical Context

Used when discussing history and remains of past civilizations.

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Tourists visit the ruins of Machu Picchu in awe of its history.
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Metaphorical Use

Can symbolize the decay of something beyond physical structures, like traditions.

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The digital age brought the ruins of many old practices.
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annihilationcollapsedamagedecaydemolitiondesolationdestructiondevastatewreckage
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