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hacienda

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌhæsiˈɛndə// UK //hˌɑːsɪˈɛndɐ// ha·cien·da

n. a large farm or estate in Latin America, especially in Mexico. It is usually a big house with lots of land and workers.

n. a large estate or farm in Latin America, typically associated with the colonial period and characterized by a central manor house and extensive agricultural land.


SIMPLE

The family spent their summer vacation at a beautiful hacienda in Mexico.

CONTEXTUAL

Many of the old haciendas in the region have been converted into luxury hotels to attract international tourists.

COMPLEX

The architectural style of the hacienda often features thick stone walls, high ceilings, and expansive courtyards designed to provide shade and ventilation in the arid climate.

Origin

Borrowed from Spanish hacienda. Doublet of faena and fazenda.

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