second empire

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Noun second empire has 1 sense

Second Empire - the imperial government of Napoleon III in France from 1852-1870
--₁ is a kind of empire

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Second Empire

Definition:

Second Empire refers to a style of architecture and design that originated in France during the reign of Napoleon III (1852-1870) and was later adopted in other countries. It is characterized by grandiose, ornate buildings with mansard roofs, symmetric facades, elaborate decoration, and classical elements.

Examples:

Many government buildings in Paris were built during the Second Empire.
The Second Empire style became popular in the United States in the late 19th century.
We visited a stunning Second Empire mansion in New Orleans.

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