palace

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English from Old French palais, which comes from Latin Palātium, in reference to the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome, where the aristocracy of the Roman Republic and—later, Roman emperors—built large, splendid residences.

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• (UK, US) IPA: /'pæləs/
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[edit] Noun

palace (plural palaces)

1. Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary.
2. A large and lavishly ornate residence.
3. A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.

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• palatial

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