mansion

[man-shuhn]

noun

1. a very large, impressive, or stately residence.

2. manor house.

3. British.,  Often mansions. a large building with many apartments; apartment house.

4. Oriental and Medieval Astronomy.,  each of 28 divisions of the ecliptic occupied by the moon on successive days.

5. Archaic.,  an abode or dwelling place.

mansion

/ ˈmænʃən /

noun

1. Also called: mansion house. a large and imposing house

2. a less common word for manor house

3. archaic,  any residence

4. (plural) a block of flats

5. astrology any of 28 divisions of the zodiac each occupied on successive days by the moon

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansion¹

1325–75; Middle English < Latin mānsiōn- (stem of mānsiō ) an abiding, abode. See manse, -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of mansion¹

C14: via Old French from Latin mansio a remaining, from mansus; see _manse

Related Words

• building 
• dwelling 
• estate 
• hall 
• home 
• manor 
• palace 
• residence