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hacienda

/hɑsiˈɛndə/
/hɑsiˈɛndə/
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Other forms: haciendas

Definitions of hacienda
  1. noun
    the main house on a ranch or large estate
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    type of:
    house
    a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
  2. noun
    a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
    synonyms: latifundium
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    type of:
    acres, demesne, estate, land, landed estate
    extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
Pronunciation
US
/hɑsiˈɛndə/
UK
/hɑsiˈɛndə/
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