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countryseat

countryseat

9.4
A large house with land in the countryside that is the main home of a family
  • noun
  • /ˈkʌntriˌsiːt/
  • UK
translation icon : casa de campo
  • The family spent every summer at their countryseat in the rolling hills of Surrey.

Examples

  • He inherited the centuries-old countryseat from his great-uncle, along with its sweeping grounds.

  • Lavish parties were often hosted by the duke at his secluded countryseat.

  • The countryseat was beautifully restored last year.

  • Many wealthy families own a countryseat for summer vacations.

  • He inherited the centuries-old countryseat from his great-uncle, along with its sweeping grounds.

  • The family spent every summer at their countryseat in the rolling hills of Surrey.

  • Lavish parties were often hosted by the duke at his secluded countryseat.

Synonyms

manor
vscountryseat
67 5.8

A large country house often the home of a rich family

is the owner’s main countryside residence without stressing historic ties
country house
vscountryseat
15 3.4

A large house in the countryside with its own land

is specifically the principal rural residence of the property owner
manor house
vscountryseat
4 6.0

A large old country house once owned by a rich landowner

is the rural main residence of a landowner rather than only historic house
landed estate
vscountryseat
7.7

A large area of countryside land owned by one family

focuses on the main dwelling and owner rather than the land area

How Big

mansion
327 3.4
manor
67 5.8
countryseat
  • UK
9.4
house
∞ 1.0
farmhouse
66 1.4
cottage
171 1.0

Surface Forms

countryseat singular
countryseats plural

Morphology

countryseat = country + seat (semi-transparent) = country + seat

The components 'country' and 'seat' are recognizable, but understanding 'seat' as 'residence' (rather than a chair) is required to infer the sense; thus it may not be fully transparent to all B1 learners.

Etymology

Countryseat comes from the words country and seat, where seat meant 'place' or 'home'. So a countryseat is literally a family's 'seat' in the country — a large house or estate that is the owner's main home.