mansion
UK: ˈmænʃən | US: ˈmænʃən
n. a large, impressive house or building, especially one owned by a wealthy person
n. (historical) a large dwelling or apartment in a grand residence
n. (archaic) a manor house or landed estate
mansion = mans<dwell> + ion<noun suffix>
- mans (from Latin mansio, meaning "a staying, dwelling, abode")
- ion (a noun-forming suffix indicating state or condition)
Etymology Origin:
The word "mansion" traces back to Latin mansio (from manere, "to remain or dwell"), reflecting its original sense of a permanent dwelling. Over time, it evolved in Old French as mansion (a residence) and entered Middle English with connotations of grandeur. The modern meaning emphasizes size and luxury, aligning with its historical association with wealth and status.
The billionaire built a sprawling mansion overlooking the ocean.
The historic mansion is now open to the public as a museum.
She inherited a 19th-century mansion from her grandparents.
The film’s climax takes place in a haunted mansion.
In medieval times, a mansion referred to a lord’s primary residence.