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mansion

Syllabification: (man·sion)
Pronunciation: /ˈmanSHən/
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Definition of mansion

noun

  • a large, impressive house.
  • a manor house.
  • [in names] British a large building divided into apartments:Carlyle Mansions

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting the chief residence of a lord): via Old French from Latin mansio(n-) 'place where someone stays', from manere 'remain'

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