What does "great house" mean?

A large, luxurious house or mansion, with a sizeable indoor and outdoor staff; especially of properties in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United Kingdom and United States.

What is a synonym for "great house"?

Common synonyms include: blenheim, hacienda, manor, manors, palace, palazzo.

Great house

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1
A large, luxurious house or mansion, with a sizeable indoor and outdoor staff; especially of properties in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United Kingdom and United States.
"Near-synonyms: manor house, great hall"
2
A large complex with many rooms, built for worship by the Anasazi. historical

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blenheim hacienda manor manors palace palazzo

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"Near-synonyms: manor house, great hall"

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