Diadrome

/ˈdaɪəˌdroʊm/ noun

Definition

A corridor or passageway running through a building, especially in ancient Roman architecture.

Etymology

From Greek diadromos (running through), from dia- (through) + dromos (running/passage). An architectural term for throughways in large structures.

Kelly Says

Roman architects called these long hallways diadromes, and they're basically the ancient version of airport corridors—long passages running through massive buildings so people could get from one side to another!

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