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Hacienda

Definition

A hacienda is a large estate or plantation, typically found in countries with a Spanish colonial heritage, such as Mexico or Argentina.

Senses and Usages

Noun (Sense 1)

Definition: A hacienda as a large house or mansion on a plantation or estate.

Example Sentence: The beautiful hacienda overlooked the vast fields of coffee plants.

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Noun (Sense 2)

Definition: A hacienda as a plantation or estate where agricultural or ranching activities take place.

Example Sentence: The wealthy landowner owned several haciendas throughout the region.

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Noun (Sense 3)

Definition: In Mexican history, a hacienda as a system of economic and social organization.

Example Sentence: The collapse of the hacienda system led to significant changes in the Mexican society.

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Adjective

Definition: Describing something related to or resembling a hacienda.

Example Sentence: The hotel featured hacienda-style architecture and design.

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