edifice ED-uh-fis noun WS #14

a large, imposing building; a complex system of beliefs or principles; a substantial structure

1. The philosophical edifice he constructed in his writings influenced generations of thinkers.
2. The ancient cathedral was an impressive stone edifice that dominated the city skyline.
3. The corporate headquarters was a gleaming glass edifice in the downtown district.
4. The university's main library was a magnificent brick edifice built in the 1920s.
5. Over time, they built an entire edifice of lies to cover up their mistakes.