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Synonyms for mansion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : man-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæn ʃən

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Définition of mansion

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "chief residence of a lord," from Old French mansion "stay, permanent abode, house, habitation, home; mansion; state, situation" (13c.), from Latin mansionem (nominative mansio) "a staying, a remaining, night quarters, station," noun of action from past participle stem of manere "to stay, abide," from PIE *men- "to remain, wait for" (cf. Greek menein "to remain," Persian mandan "to remain"). Sense of "any large and stately house" is from 1510s. The word also was used in Middle English as "a stop or stage of a journey," hence probably astrological sense "temporary home" (late 14c.).
  • noun very large house
Example sentences :
  • Down stairs they discussed in curious tones—not her, but the mistress of the mansion.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • It was like a meeting in a side corridor of a mansion full of life.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • I am told he even built a mansion for her while the spouse was in London on business.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • And then there was our dispute at Albany--in the Patroon's mansion, you will recall.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • As they did not belong to the mansion, they were expelled by the two little boys.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • It was nearly six o'clock when Pierre got back to the Boccanera mansion.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • As it happened the carriage entrance of the mansion was wide open.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Then taking his relative by the hand, he led him into the mansion.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • As soon as it was concluded, she was invited to a short excursion in the garden of the mansion.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • The mansion therefore was his principal point of view from this situation.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

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