Definition of palace Palace

/pæˈlʌs/ - [patlus] - pal•ace

We found 16 definitions of palace from 7 different sources.

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What does palace mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: palaces

palace - official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)
  residence the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president); "he refused to live in the governor's residence"
  alcazar any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
palace - a large and stately mansion
  castle
  mansion house, manse, mansion, residence, hall the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
  great hall the principal hall in a castle or mansion; can be used for dining or entertainment
palace - a large ornate exhibition hall
palace - the governing group of a kingdom; "the palace issued an order binding on all subjects"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • palace (n.)
    The residence of a sovereign, including the lodgings of high officers of state, and rooms for business, as well as halls for ceremony and reception.
  • palace (n.)
    The official residence of a bishop or other distinguished personage.
  • palace (n.)
    Loosely, any unusually magnificent or stately house.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • palace
    Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.
  • palace
    A large and stately mansion.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • palace
    pal′ās, n. the house of a king or a queen: a very large and splendid house: a bishop's official residence.—n. Pal′ace-car, a sumptuously furnished railway-car. [Fr. palais—L. Palatium, the Roman emperor's residence on the Palatine Hill at Rome.]

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  • A palace is a place where a grand and imposing building that is the official residence of a king or queen, a head of state such as a president, or a high-ranking aristocrat or church dignitary.

    Besides, it can mean a large building for entertainment: a large public or private building with an imposing ornate style, used for entertainment or exhibitions and large events.

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