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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRow-House
/ˈroʊˌhaʊs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A house that is part of a row of similar houses that are joined together by shared walls.
"The row-house neighborhood was known for its vibrant community and close-knit families." - 2
A type of urban housing typically found in cities, characterized by multiple dwellings in a single structure.
"Many row-houses have been renovated to include modern amenities while preserving their historical charm."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'row-house' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'row', from Old English 'rōw', meaning a line or series, and 'house', from Old English 'hūs', meaning a dwelling. It reflects the architectural style of houses built in a continuous row, sharing walls.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Row-House" is said worldwide
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Maison en rangée
Transliteration: Meh-zon ahn rahn-jay
"Le quartier est rempli de maisons en rangée."
Reihenhaus
Transliteration: Rai-en-house
"Das Reihenhaus bietet viel Platz für eine Familie."
Casa a schiera
Transliteration: Kah-zah ah skee-eh-rah
"La casa a schiera è molto comune nelle città."
Casa adosada
Transliteration: Kah-sah ah-doh-sah-dah
"Las casas adosadas son populares en áreas urbanas."
Casa geminada
Transliteration: Kah-zah zheh-mee-nah-dah
"As casas geminadas são comuns em bairros residenciais."
पंक्ति घर
Transliteration: Pankti ghar
"पंक्ति घरों में रहने वाले लोग एक दूसरे के करीब होते हैं।"
排屋
Transliteration: Pái wū
"这个社区有很多排屋。"
연립주택
Transliteration: Yeon-lib ju-taek
"연립주택은 도시에서 흔히 볼 수 있습니다."
連棟住宅
Transliteration: Rendō jūtaku
"連棟住宅は都市部で一般的です。"
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