word
Estate
Ih-STAYT
/ɪˈsteɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
estate
Dictionary meaning
A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights.
Examples
- The family owned a large estate on Long Island.
Synonyms: estate of the realm
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