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Definition of mansion

mansion

/ˈmæn.ʃən/
man · sion
Plural:mansions
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• noun

1

A large, impressive, and stately residence or house.

Example

"The billionaire hosted a lavish charity gala at his sprawling countryside mansion."

2

One of the celestial divisions of the zodiac used in ancient astronomy and astrology, specifically a lunar mansion.

Example

"Ancient astrologers tracked the moon as it passed through its twenty-eight lunar mansions."

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• Rhymes for mansion

• Nearby Words

manse
manservant
mansfield
mansion
manslaughter
mansplain
mansplainer

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'mansion' (dwelling, home), derived from Latin 'mansio' (a dwelling, an abiding, or night quarters), from the past participle stem of 'manere' (to remain or stay).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mansion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mansion
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