1. a large, impressive building
2. a complex system or organization built up over time
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The cathedral was a magnificent stone edifice that dominated the city skyline.
• The university’s main edifice housed the administration offices.
• The ancient Roman edifice still attracts thousands of tourists each year.
• The company spent decades building its corporate edifice.
• The entire edifice of his argument collapsed under scrutiny.
• The towering glass edifice reflected the morning sunlight.
• She worked to dismantle the edifice of discrimination in the workplace.