Manor: meaning, definitions and examples

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manor

[ ˈmænər ]

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historical residence

A large country house with lands; the principal house of a landed estate.

Synonyms

estate, mansion, villa

Examples of usage

The manor was surrounded by acres of lush green fields.
She inherited a beautiful manor in the countryside.
Visitors were in awe of the grandeur of the manor.
The manor was known for its exquisite architecture.
The manor served as a symbol of wealth and power.

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legal term

A unit of land, originally a feudal lordship, consisting of a lord's demesne and lands rented to tenants.

Synonyms

feudal estate, fief, lordship

Examples of usage

The manor was divided into smaller plots for farming.
The manor was governed by a lord who oversaw the tenants.
The tenants paid rent to the lord of the manor.
The manor system was a key feature of medieval society.

Translations

Translations of the word "manor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mansão

🇮🇳 प्रासाद

🇩🇪 Herrenhaus

🇮🇩 rumah besar

🇺🇦 маєток

🇵🇱 dwór

🇯🇵 大邸宅

🇫🇷 manoir

🇪🇸 mansión

🇹🇷 malikâne

🇰🇷 저택

🇸🇦 قصر

🇨🇿 panský dům

🇸🇰 kaštieľ

🇨🇳 庄园

🇸🇮 dvorec

🇮🇸 herragarður

🇰🇿 жекежай

🇬🇪 მანორი

🇦🇿 malikanə

🇲🇽 mansión

Word origin

The word 'manor' originated from Old French 'manoir' which in turn came from Latin 'manere' meaning 'to remain'. Initially, manors were the principal houses of landed estates in medieval Europe, serving as the administrative and economic center of the estate. Over time, the term evolved to also represent a legal unit of land under feudalism, with a lord governing the demesne and tenants. Manors played a significant role in the feudal system and were essential to the agricultural economy of the Middle Ages.