manor
word
/ˈmænɝ/
MA-nur
/mˈænɐ/
MA-nuh
Definition
A large house with land, traditionally owned by a wealthy family or noble, especially in the countryside.
Usage & Nuances
'Manor' is somewhat formal and usually refers to historic, grand homes in the countryside, often with 'manor house.' It's different from 'mansion,' which emphasizes luxury but not history.
Spanish: mansión - casa señorialPortuguese (BR): mansão - solarPortuguese (PT): mansão - solarChinese (Simplified): 庄园 - 官邸Chinese (Traditional): 莊園 - 官邸Hindi: महल - हवेलीArabic: قصر - بيت ريفي كبيرBengali: প্রাসাদ - জমিদারবাড়িRussian: поместьеJapanese: 荘園 - 領主の館Vietnamese: dinh thự - trang viênKorean: 영지 - 대저택Turkish: malikâneUrdu: حویلی - جاگیرIndonesian: rumah bangsawan - rumah besar (bersejarah)
Example Sentences
The lord lived in a large manor.
basic
The old manor is now a museum.
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Servants worked in the manor for many years.
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Rumor has it the manor is haunted by ghosts.
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After inheriting the family manor, she decided to restore it to its former glory.
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The wedding was held at an elegant manor in the countryside.
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