kəˈlætrəvə

Definitions

1. proper noun

A city in La Mancha, Spain.

“She visited the historic city of Calatrava in southern Spain.”

2. noun

A type of Gothic-style fortified monastery.

“The beautiful Calatrava monastery was built in the 12th century.”

3. proper noun

A Spanish architectural movement inspired by Santiago Calatrava.

“The new museum was designed in the style of Calatrava architecture.”

4. noun

A style of architecture characterized by the use of light and space.

“The modern skyscraper was designed in the Calatrava style, emphasizing the use of light and space.”