Estate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /i-ˈstāt/ es·tate

Meaning & Definition of Estate

Estate (noun)

  1. state, condition
  2. social standing or rank especially of a high order
  3. a social or political class; specifically, one of the great classes (such as the nobility, the clergy, and the commons) formerly vested with distinct political powers

Estate (adjective)

  1. previously owned by another and usually of high quality

Estate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a large impressive residence

    "the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort"

    similar: castle, château, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, mansion, palace, villa
    related: showplace, abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation, hearth, home, house, lodging(s), pad, place, housing, nest, quarter(s), residency, roof, great house, country house, countryseat, aerie, penthouse, salon, suite, town house

  2. a state of being or fitness

    "the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever"

    similar: condition, fettle, form, health, keeping, kilter, nick (British), order, repair, shape, trim
    related: practice, pass, phase, stage, footing, picture, posture, scene, situation, status, rank, standing
    near: disorder, disrepair

  3. one of the segments of society into which people are grouped

    "the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate"

    similar: caste, class, folk, gentry, order, stratum
    related: bracket, echelon, grade, layer, level, tier, place, position, rank, standing, status, food chain, grouping, hierarchy, stratification, clan, family, fraternity, people, race, tribe, subcaste

  4. a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock

    "a huge coffee estate in Brazil"

    similar: farm, farmstead, grange, ranch
    related: cropland, farmland, farmyard, farmhouse, hacienda, homestead, manor, plantation, spread, croft (chiefly British), smallholding (chiefly British), station, steading, garden, orchard

Related Entry: Estate tax (noun)

Estate tax is a different word from Estate. The synonyms below are for estate tax, not for estate.

  1. as in inheritance tax, death tax

    similar: death tax, inheritance tax, supertax, surcharge, surtax, flat tax, proportional tax, capitation, custom(s), excise, hidden tax, income tax, poll tax, property tax, sales tax, single tax, sin tax, tariff, toll, tribute, value-added tax, withholding tax, direct tax, personal tax, assessment, duty, imposition, impost, levy, tax

Related Entry: Estate taxes (noun)

Estate taxes is a different word from Estate. The synonyms below are for estate taxes, not for estate.

  1. as in inheritance taxes, death taxes

    similar: death taxes, inheritance taxes, supertaxes, surcharges, surtaxes, flat taxes, proportional taxes, capitations, customs, excises, hidden taxes, income taxes, poll taxes, property taxes, sales taxes, single taxes, sin taxes, tariffs, tolls, tributes, value-added taxes, withholding taxes, direct taxes, personal taxes, assessments, duties, impositions, imposts, levies, taxes

Related Entry: First estate (noun)

First estate is a different word from Estate. The synonyms below are for first estate, not for estate.

  1. the group ordained to perform clerical functions in the Christian church

    "a nation in which the first estate had long held a privileged position"

    similar: church, clergy, cloth, ministry, spirituality, spiritualty
    related: diaconate, episcopate, hierarchy, presbytery, clerkship, monkhood, priesthood
    opposite: laity

Related Entry: Real estate (noun)

Real estate is a different word from Estate. The synonyms below are for real estate, not for estate.

  1. the largest number or amount that something can hold

    "the enormous difference in real estate between a high-definition disk and one in standard definition"

    similar: capacity, complement, cubage, volume
    related: burden, fill, fullness, load, measure, area, room, space, stowage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Estate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Estate:

British: nick
castle, château, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, mansion, palace, villa, condition, fettle, form, health, keeping, kilter, order, repair, shape, trim, caste, class, folk, gentry, stratum, farm, farmstead, grange, ranch

Related Words for Estate

showplace, abode, domicile, dwelling, habitation, hearth, home, house, lodging(s), pad, place, housing, nest, quarter(s), residency, roof, great house, country house, countryseat, aerie, penthouse, salon, suite, town house, practice, pass, phase, stage, footing, picture

Near Antonyms of Estate

disorder, disrepair

Origin & Etymology of Estate

Middle English estat, from Anglo-French state

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Estate

Words & Phrases Containing Estate

estate agent, estate-bottled, estate car, estate tax, first estate, fourth estate, housing estate, real estate

Frequently Asked Questions about Estate

What does "Estate" mean?

"Estate" means state, condition. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: state, condition. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Estate"?

Other words for "Estate" include castle, château, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse and mansion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Estate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Estate"?

There are 97 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Estate". Common alternatives include castle, château, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, mansion, palace and villa.

How do you use "Estate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Estate" in a sentence: "the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort"; "the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever"; "the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate".

Is "Estate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Estate" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Estate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Estate" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Estate"?

"Estate" is pronounced /i-ˈstāt/ and divided into syllables as es·tate.

What is the origin of the word "Estate"?

"Estate" comes from Middle English estat, from Anglo-French state. First known use: 13th century.