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manor

[/ˈmænər/]
nounmasculinepl: manors
solar
1. A large house or estate in the countryside, especially one that was historically the center of a feudal estate
The manor house overlooks the vast countryside.
O solar domina a vasta zona rural.
2. The land and buildings owned by a nobleman or landowner
He inherited the manor from his father.
Ele herdou o solar do seu pai.
3. A territorial division in feudal England
The king granted him control of the manor.
O rei concedeu-lhe o controle do solar.
Synonyms
estatemansionhallcountry house

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
solar
Most common term for a large aristocratic house
General Brazilian
mansão
Alternative term for large mansion
Portugal
solar
Standard term, particularly referring to historic noble estates
Portugal
quinta
Used for country estate or manor house with lands

Related Idioms & Phrases

lord of the manor
manor house
manorial system
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