villa
villa Lexical Profile
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• noun
A large, luxurious country residence or estate, often characterized by extensive grounds and historically associated with ancient Roman or Italian architecture.
"During their summer vacation in Tuscany, the family rented a beautiful 16th-century villa surrounded by olive groves."
A stylish detached or semi-detached house, typically situated in a residential district or resort area and frequently used as a holiday home.
"They purchased a charming seaside villa in Spain to serve as a quiet retreat away from the busy city."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Italian 'villa' (country house, farm), originating from Latin 'villa' (country house, estate), which traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root '*weyk-' meaning 'clan' or 'settlement'.
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