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estate

 

[ ɪˈsteɪt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

real property

An estate refers to all the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death. It can include land, houses, stocks, and other assets.

Synonyms

assets, property, wealth

Examples of usage

  • He inherited a large estate from his grandfather.
  • The estate was divided among the heirs after the will was read.
Context #2 | Noun

large property

An estate can also refer to a large piece of property, especially in the countryside, often with a large house or mansion on it.

Synonyms

grounds, manor, property

Examples of usage

  • She lived in a beautiful estate surrounded by rolling hills.
  • The estate was filled with gardens and stables.
Context #3 | Noun

legal interest in property

In legal terms, an estate is the degree, quantity, nature, and extent of interest that a person has in real property. This can include ownership rights, leasehold rights, or other legal interests.

Synonyms

interest, right, title

Examples of usage

  • He holds an estate in the property as a joint tenant.
  • The estate will pass to his children upon his death.

Translations

Translations of the word "estate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 propriedade

🇮🇳 संपत्ति

🇩🇪 Eigentum

🇮🇩 harta

🇺🇦 майно

🇵🇱 posiadłość

🇯🇵 不動産

🇫🇷 propriété

🇪🇸 propiedad

🇹🇷 mülk

🇰🇷 부동산

🇸🇦 ملكية

🇨🇿 majetek

🇸🇰 majetok

🇨🇳 财产

🇸🇮 lastnina

🇮🇸 eign

🇰🇿 мүлік

🇬🇪 ქონება

🇦🇿 əmlak

🇲🇽 propiedad

Etymology

The word 'estate' originated from the Latin word 'status', which means 'condition' or 'state of being'. In medieval times, the term evolved to refer to the total property owned by a person. Over time, it came to encompass legal interests in property as well. In modern usage, 'estate' can refer to both a person's total assets and a large property, often with historical significance.

Word Frequency Rank

At #908 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.