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: the headquarters or residence of a Chinese government official or department
Word History
Etymology
Chinese (Beijing) yámen
First Known Use
1747, in the meaning defined above
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“Yamen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yamen. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.
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