mansion
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man·sion

noun \ˈman(t)-shən\

Definition of MANSION

1
a obsolete : the act of remaining or dwelling : stay
b archaic : dwelling, abode
2
a (1) : manor house (2) : a large imposing residence
b : a separate apartment or lodging in a large structure
3
a : house 3b
b : one of the 28 parts into which the moon's monthly course through the heavens is divided

Examples of MANSION

  1. a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool
  2. <if I ever win the lottery, I'm going to buy a mansion in the hills>

Origin of MANSION

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin mansion-, mansio, from manēre to remain, dwell; akin to Greek menein to remain
First Known Use: 14th century

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