Word
manor
US/ˈmænɝ/
UK/mˈænɐ/
Definitions
01historical estate
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a large country house and the land around it, especially in historical times.
n. a landed estate or the principal residence of a lord, typically dating from the medieval or early modern period.
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“The family has lived in the old manor for over three hundred years.”
“The restoration of the Elizabethan manor required specialized craftsmen to preserve the original timber framing and stone masonry.”
02local territory
C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Slang · Informal
n. the area where someone lives or the district a police officer looks after.
n. a specific district or territory where authority is exercised or where a person resides. Often used in police or criminal contexts.
“The retired detective still knew everyone on his old manor.”
“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.
Teaching tip
This sense is highly specific to British English and is frequently heard in London-based crime dramas.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Dreams of living in a Georgian manor house with 15 acres of grounds would usually be associated with a big lottery win.” “Sweet has had unfettered access to the cornucopia of material that Cartland left behind at Camfield Place, the Hertfordshire manor house where she lived until her death in 2000 at the age of 98.” Etymology
From Middle English maner, manour; from Old French manoir, from earlier maneir, from Latin manēre. Doublet of maenor.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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