Villa

:For the historical general, see Pancho Villa.

19th century and modern "villas"

In the 19th century villa was extended to describe any suburban house that was free-standing in a landscaped plot of ground, as opposed to a 'terrace' of joined houses. By the time 'semi-detached villas' were being erected at the turn of the 20th century, the term collapsed under its extension and overuse. The suburban 'villa' became a bungalow after World War I.

Related Topics:
Suburban - Free-standing - Landscape - Plot of ground - Bungalow - World War I

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