Bilbao Guggenheim. The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is not only one of the most famous 20th century buildings globally, but it is credited with the current phenomenon of so-called âiconic architectureâ [of course iconic architecture has existed long before the Bilbao Guggenheim].
Definition of venerable. 1  1 : deserving to be venerated âused as a title for an Anglican archdeacon or for a Roman Catholic who has been accorded the lowest of three degrees of recognition for sanctity. 2  2 : made sacred especially by religious or historical association.
The noun comity means a state of civility or courtesy between people, organizations, and nations. It's a hoped-for mutual respect and friendliness, although too infrequently the case in politics and business. Comity is one of those rare words that has retained its original meaning through the ages. The Latin adjective cÅmis, courteous, friendly, developed into the noun cÅmitÄtem, meaning courtesy or friendliness and ultimately into English comity in the 16th century.