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arcology
(ar|cology)
Pronunciation:
/ɑːˈkɒlədʒi/
noun
(
plural
arcologies
)
an ideal integrated city contained within a massive vertical structure, allowing maximum conservation of the surrounding environment.
Origin:
1969
: blend of
architecture
and
ecology
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