VILLA


Meaning of VILLA in English

■ noun

1》 (especially in continental Europe) a large country house in its own grounds.

↘ Brit. a detached or semi-detached house in a residential district.

↘ Brit. a rented holiday home abroad.

2》 (in Roman times) a large country house, having an estate and consisting of buildings arranged around a courtyard.

Origin

C17: from Ital., from L.

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