Palace

/'pælis/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Official residence of a sovereign or other high-ranking dignitary: A "palace" is a grand building that serves as the official home of a ruler, such as a king, queen, emperor, or a high religious leader.
   • A large, stately, or splendid mansion or building: The term can refer to any large, impressive, and often ornate building, not necessarily an official residence.
   • A large public building used for entertainment or exhibitions: "Palace" can also denote a large, ornate building designed for public use, such as a concert hall, exhibition space, or cinema.
   • The governing group or administrative offices of a sovereign: By metonymy, "palace" can refer to the seat of government or the administrative authority itself.

Examples of Usage

• As an official residence:
  • Buckingham Palace is the London residence of the British monarch.
  • The Sultan lives in a magnificent palace in the capital city.
• As a large, stately building:
  • The millionaire built a marble palace overlooking the ocean.
  • The old movie star's home was a veritable palace.
• As a public building:
  • We saw the exhibition at the Crystal Palace.
  • The city's old cinema was called the Palace Theatre.
• Referring to the governing authority:
  • A statement from the palace confirmed the news.

Advanced Usage

• "palace coup": A plot to overthrow a ruler or government that originates from within the ruler's own inner circle or government.
  • The king was deposed in a swift palace coup.
• "palace intrigue": Secret schemes and plots for power within a royal court or similar center of authority.
  • The history of the dynasty is full of tales of palace intrigue.

Variants and Related Words

• Palatial (adjective): Resembling or suitable for a palace; magnificent and spacious.
  • They lived in a palatial apartment in the city center.
• Palace Revolution (noun phrase): Synonym for "palace coup."

Synonyms

• Mansion: A large, impressive house.
• Chateau: A large French country house or castle.
• Castle: A large fortified building or set of buildings.
• Official residence: The formal home of a head of state or other dignitary.

Related Phrases

• "gin palace" (archaic, chiefly British): A gaudily decorated public house or bar.
  • The Victorian gin palace was famous for its ornate mirrors and fittings.

Related Idioms

• "A fool's paradise": A state of happiness based on false hopes or ignorance. (Note: This idiom contains the word "palace" in the sense of a blissful place, but is a fixed phrase with a specific meaning).
  • He's living in a fool's paradise if he thinks he can pass the exam without studying.

Học thuật

Noun

1. official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)
2. a large ornate exhibition hall
3. the governing group of a kingdom
   • the palace issued an order binding on all subjects
4. a large and stately mansion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• castle