stenstad
“stenstad” is a Swedish word. Its 2 meanings in English:
noun
- a city (or part thereof) constructed primarily of stone, brick, or similar durable materials
- An urban environment style, originating in 19th-century Europe, characterised by multi-storey stone and brick buildings arranged in a grid pattern, with city blocks formed by right-angled streets and avenues.
Etymology
Compound of sten (“stone”) + stad (“town, city”). First attested in 1919.
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