manor

🇺🇸 /ˈmænər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmænə(r)/
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noun
R

a large house with land around it, usually in the countryside

He bought the old manor and set about turning himself into the local squire.

R

land with a large house on it, often owned by a noble family

The ancient manor of Tregarrick is a popular tourist attraction.

R

an area that someone is responsible for, like a police officer's patrol area

The police officer was patrolling his manor when he noticed the suspicious activity.

translation

n. a large house with land around it, usually in the countryside; land with a large house on it, often owned by a noble family; an area that someone is responsible for, like a police officer's patrol area

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Plural manors