demolitionism

[US]/ˌdeməˈlɪʃənɪzəm/
[UK]/ˌdeməˈlɪʃənɪzəm/

Translation

n. Die Praxis, das Handeln oder die Methode des Abrisses; Zerstörung von Strukturen oder Gebäuden; eine Ideologie oder Prinzip, das für die systematische Zerstörung bestehender sozialer, politischer oder wirtschaftlicher Systeme oder Institutionen eintritt; die Überzeugung, dass Fortschritt die vollständige Eliminierung bestehender Rahmenbedingungen erfordert, bevor neue eingerichtet werden können.

Phrases & Collocations

demolitionism philosophy

urban demolitionism

radical demolitionism

pure demolitionism

cultural demolitionism

Example Sentences

urban planners are debating the merits of aggressive demolitionism versus renovation.

the demolitionism movement gained momentum in post-war architecture.

critics argue that unchecked demolitionism destroys cultural heritage.

the city's demolitionism policy has transformed its skyline dramatically.

some theorists advocate demolitionism as a form of creative destruction.

environmental groups oppose excessive demolitionism for sustainability reasons.

the philosophy of demolitionism challenges our attachment to physical structures.

contemporary art embraced demolitionism as an expressive medium in the 1970s.

developers must balance economic growth with responsible demolitionism practices.

the extreme demolitionism of the 1960s left few historical buildings intact.

preservationists successfully halted the demolitionism proposed for the historic district.

architectural demolitionism often sparks heated debates in community meetings.

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