| Main Entry: | chateau |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | house |
Synonyms: |
castle, estate, manor, mansion, villa |
| Notes: | castle and chateau derive from Latin castellum, a diminutive form of castrum 'fort'; chateau is the modern French version that has been borrowed into English 'as is' |
| Main Entry: | castle |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | magnificent home, often for royalty |
Synonyms: |
acropolis, alcazar, château, citadel, donjon, estate house, fasthold, fastness, fort, fortification, fortress, hold, keep, manor, mansion, palace, peel, safehold, seat, stronghold, tower, villa |
| Notes: | castle and chateau derive from Latin castellum, a diminutive form of castrum 'fort'; chateau is the modern French version that has been borrowed into English 'as is' |
| Main Entry: | mansion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | very large house |
Synonyms: |
abode, building, castle, chateau, dwelling, estate, habitation, hall, home, manor, palace, residence, seat, villa |
Antonyms: |
hut |
| Main Entry: | palace |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | royal or enormous home |
Synonyms: |
alcazar, castle, chateau, dwelling, hall, manor, mansion, official residence, royal residence |
| Main Entry: | villa |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | country estate |
Synonyms: |
chateau, country house, large house, manor, mansion, summer house, vacation home |
| Main Entry: | manor |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | large house |
Synonyms: |
castle, chateau, estate, house, land, mansion, villa |