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demesne

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1 a part or portion having no fixed boundaries

the vast and frozen demesne of the northern tundra

Synonyms of demesne

area, field, region, zone

Words Related to demesne

corner, section

locale, locality, location, locus, place, point, position, site, space, spot

2 the area around and belonging to a building

The mansion's huge demesne covers more than 100 acres.

Synonyms of demesne

ground, park, premises (also premisses), yard

Words Related to demesne

acres, estate, land, lot, parcel, plot, property, real estate, realty

backyard, churchyard, dooryard

close, enclosure (also inclosure), garden, plaza

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