Meaning of the word manor in English
What does manor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
manor
US /ˈmæn.ɚ/
UK /ˈmæn.ər/
Noun
1.
a large country house with land; the principal house of a landed estate
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The old manor house stood majestically on the hill.
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They decided to buy a small manor in the countryside.
2.
(in England) a unit of land, originally a feudal lordship, consisting of a lord's demesne and of lands held by tenants
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Historically, a manor was a self-sufficient economic and administrative unit.
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The lord of the manor held significant power over his tenants.