manor house
A 'manor house' historically served as the main residence of the lord of a manor, central to the administration and social life of the estate.
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Definition
B2Feudal System
(historical)The main residence of the lord of a manor, often the administrative center of the estate.
Example
- The manor house was the hub of activity in the feudal village.
B2Architecture
(general)A large, grand house typically found in the countryside, often associated with a landed estate.
Example
- The old manor house has been converted into a museum.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "manor house":
country houselord of the manorgreat housebig housegarden housecommon housefancy house