What does "manor" mean?

1. (historical estate) a large country house and the land around it, especially in historical times. 2. (local territory) the area where someone lives or the district a police officer looks after.

How do you use "manor"?

Often used with the possessive 'my' or 'his' to indicate personal territory.

manor

US //ˈmænɝ// UK //mˈænɐ// manor

1 historical estate (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

a large country house and the land around it, especially in historical times.

a landed estate or the principal residence of a lord, typically dating from the medieval or early modern period.

Example

The family has lived in the old manor for over three hundred years.

Example

The restoration of the Elizabethan manor required specialized craftsmen to preserve the original timber framing and stone masonry.
2 local territory (n.)
C1 Advanced British English Slang Informal

the area where someone lives or the district a police officer looks after.

a specific district or territory where authority is exercised or where a person resides. Often used in police or criminal contexts.

Example

The retired detective still knew everyone on his old manor.

Example

The local gang was protective of their manor, viewing any outside interference as a direct provocation.

Usage

Often used with the possessive 'my' or 'his' to indicate personal territory.

Teacher's tip

This sense is highly specific to British English and is frequently heard in London-based crime dramas.

Origin

From Middle English maner, manour; from Old French manoir, from earlier maneir, from Latin manēre. Doublet of maenor.