mansion

Meanings

• noun

  A large, luxurious house, especially one with many rooms and staff.

• noun

  A grand manor house, typically one owned by a wealthy family.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmæn(t)ʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mansion
ranson , anson , manson

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Variants

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mansion , mansions

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Etymology

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From Old French mansioun, from Latin manus 'hand' + domus 'house'.

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Trivia

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1. The White House in Washington, D.C., is not technically a mansion, as it does not have living quarters for a private family.

2. The world's largest mansion is the Antilia in Mumbai, India, which has 27 floors and is estimated to be worth over $1 billion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manor house: A large house on an estate, typically with its own land and tenants.

2. Castle: A large fortified building, typically with defensive structures and a moat.

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Culture

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In literature and art, mansions often symbolize wealth, power, and status. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the mansion of the wealthy character Jay Gatsby is a symbol of his extravagance and desire for social acceptance.

How to Memorize "mansion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, grand house with many rooms, luxurious furnishings, and a beautiful garden. Visualize the size and grandeur of the house, and imagine yourself walking through its halls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mansion' with the words 'luxury', 'wealth', and 'status'. Think about the opulence and grandeur of a mansion, and imagine the wealthy family that lives there.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mansions Mean Money And Nobility' to remember the meaning of the word 'mansion'.

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