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landed estate

[/ˈlændɪd ɪˈsteɪt/]
nounpl: landed estates
propriedade de terra / latifúndio / fazenda
1. A large area of land owned by a person or family, typically including agricultural land, buildings, and other property
The nobleman inherited a vast landed estate in the countryside.
O nobre herdou uma vasta propriedade de terra no interior.
2. Historically, a substantial property that generated wealth and social status for its owner
In colonial times, many wealthy merchants purchased landed estates to increase their social standing.
Na época colonial, muitos comerciantes ricos compravam latifúndios para aumentar seu status social.
Synonyms
estateland propertymanorholdingdomainlatifundium
Antonyms
urban propertyapartment buildingtownhouse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
propriedade rural / fazenda / latifúndio
Commonly used in agrarian contexts
São Paulo
propriedade / fazenda
Standard usage in business and legal documents
Portugal
propriedade fundiária / quintas
More formal or historical context; quintas refers to country estates

Related Idioms & Phrases

to inherit a landed estate
a man of landed property
landed interests
landed gentry
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