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Definition of mansion
mansion
/ˈmæn.ʃən/
man · sion
Plural:mansions
mansion Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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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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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mansion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mansion