hacienda

ha·ci·en·da

noun \ˌ(h)ä-sē-ˈen-də\

Definition of HACIENDA

1

: a large estate especially in a Spanish-speaking country : plantation

2

: the main dwelling of a hacienda

Examples of HACIENDA

1. <the sugar baron spared no expense in building a grand hacienda on his plantation near Cuernavaca>

Origin of HACIENDA

Spanish, from Old Spanish facienda, from Latin, literally, things to be done, neuter plural of faciendus, gerundive of facere to do — more at do

First Known Use: circa 1772

Related to HACIENDA

Synonyms: castle, château, estate, mansion, hall, manor, manor house, manse, palace, villa

Related Words: showplace; abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation, hearth, home, house, lodging(s), pad, place; housing, nest, quarter(s), residency, roof; great house; country house, countryseat; aerie, penthouse; salon, suite, town house

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