manor house (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmænər haʊs
Definition
A large, grand country residence that historically served as the administrative center of a feudal estate.
Examples
The local lord lived in the manor house at the edge of the village.
Many visitors toured the manor house to admire its Elizabethan architecture and original furnishings.
The estate was sold, but the new owners decided to preserve the manor house as a historical landmark.
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