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manor
MA-nuh
Manor (noun) means a large landed estate, or the main house on it. Example: “The family had owned the manor for over three centuries.”
noun
1
A large landed estate, or the main house on it.
"The family had owned the manor for over three centuries."
"Tourists were allowed to tour the manor house on weekends."
"They spent a weekend at a country manor with gardens, stables and a lake."
2
(British, informal) One's home neighbourhood or area, especially the territory a police officer or criminal operates in.
"The old detective knew every street on his manor."
"Don't worry about the noise, this is my manor and I know everyone here."
"The new constable soon got to know the shopkeepers on her manor."
How to use manor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grand country estate and house, or, in British slang, someone's home turf.
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Common pairings
manor house
lord of the manor
on his manor
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Etymology
From Old French manoir ("to dwell"), from Latin manēre ("to stay, remain") — the same root as "remain" and "mansion."
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What does “manor” mean?
The word “manor” means a large landed estate, or the main house on it. In plain terms, a grand country estate and house, or, in British slang, someone's home turf.
How do you pronounce “manor”?
“Manor” is pronounced MA-nuh (/ˈmænəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “manor” in a sentence?
Here is “manor” used in a sentence: “The family had owned the manor for over three centuries.”
What part of speech is “manor”?
“Manor” is a noun.
Where does the word “manor” come from?
The word “manor” comes from Latin. From Old French manoir ("to dwell"), from Latin manēre ("to stay, remain") — the same root as "remain" and "mansion.".
Is “manor” a common word?
“Manor” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “manor” have?
“Manor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large landed estate, or the main house on it.
What is the difference between a manor and a mansion?
A manor traditionally refers to a large landed estate, including the land itself, along with the main house on it, while a mansion refers only to the large house, without any implication of surrounding estate land. A manor can include a mansion, but the word manor emphasizes the estate as a whole.
What does manor mean in British slang?
In British informal usage, a manor refers to someone's home neighbourhood or local area, especially the territory that a police officer or criminal is associated with. This sense has nothing to do with a physical estate house and instead describes a familiar patch of turf.
Is the informal sense of manor used in American English?
No, the neighbourhood or territory sense of manor is specifically British informal usage. In American English, manor almost always refers to the traditional landed estate or grand house rather than a local area.
