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palace

/ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/

Meanings
noun
Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.

Examples :

"The queen's palace was a magnificent building, much larger than any house I had ever seen. "
architecture government royal property politics building state place

Related Words

Illustration magnificent

magnificent adjective

/mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

Grand, elegant or splendid in appearance.

"The view from the top of the hill was magnificent. "

Illustration exhibitions

exhibitions noun

/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənz/ /ˌɛɡzəˈbɪʃənz/

An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

"The museum has many interesting art exhibitions this month. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration monarchical

monarchical adjective

/məˈnɑːkɪk(ə)l/

Of or pertaining to a monarch or monarchy.

"Although a socialist he did have monarchical leanings"

Illustration paintings

paintings noun

/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

"The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings."

Illustration dignitary

dignitary noun

/ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/

An important or influential person, or one of high rank or position.

"The visiting dignitary, the mayor of the sister city, was greeted with a warm welcome. "

Illustration exhibition

exhibition noun

/ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/

An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

"The art exhibition at the school featured paintings by local students. "

Illustration intricate

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

Illustration residence

residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

Illustration governmental

governmental adjective

/ˌɡʌvərnˈmentl/ /ˌɡʌvərnˈmɛntl/

Relating to a government

"The governmental regulations for school lunches were recently updated. "

Illustration entertainment

entertainment noun

/ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

"The school's annual talent show was a great source of entertainment for the students and families. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"