Definition of mansion

mansionnoun

biệt thự

/ˈmænʃn//ˈmænʃn/

The word "mansion" originated in the 14th century from the Old French "manse," which referred to a dwelling or a house. The Old French "manse" came from the Latin "manezi," which means "to care for" or "to manage." This Latin word is derived from "manus," which means "hand" or "power." In Middle English, "mansion" originally referred to a grand or luxurious house, but also to a farm or estate. Over time, the connotation of grandeur and luxury became more prominent, and the word "mansion" came to specifically represent a large, opulent, and often expensive house, typically owned by a wealthy person or family. Today, the word "mansion" evokes images of grandeur, luxury, and opulence, and is often used to describe elaborate and impressive residential buildings.

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a large, impressive house

một ngôi nhà lớn, ấn tượng

Example:
  • an 18th century country mansion

    một biệt thự nông thôn thế kỷ 18

Extra examples:
  • The historic mansion stands in 160 acres of parkland.

    Dinh thự lịch sử nằm trong khu đất công viên rộng 160 mẫu Anh.

  • The restaurant is housed in an exquisite colonial mansion in the city centre.

    Nhà hàng nằm trong một lâu đài thuộc địa tinh tế ở trung tâm thành phố.

used in the names of blocks of flats

được sử dụng trong tên của các khối căn hộ

Example:
  • 2 Moscow Mansions, Cromwell Road

    2 biệt thự Moscow, đường Cromwell

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