palace

pal·ace  (pls)

n.

1. The official residence of a royal personage.

2. Chiefly British The official residence of a high dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop.

3.

a. A large or splendid residence.

b. A large, often gaudily ornate building used for entertainment or exhibitions.

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[Middle English, from Old French palais, from Paltium, Palatine Hill, Rome (from its being the site where emperors built their homes), imperial residence.]

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palace

Noun

1. the official residence of a king, queen, president, or archbishop

2. a large and richly furnished building [Latin Palatium Palatine, the site of the palace of the emperors in Rome]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	palace - a large and stately mansion castle great hall - the principal hall in a castle or mansion; can be used for dining or entertainment manse, mansion house, mansion, residence, hall - a large and imposing house
	2.	palace - the governing group of a kingdom; "the palace issued an order binding on all subjects" authorities, government, regime - the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities"
	3.	palace - a large ornate exhibition hall exhibition area, exhibition hall - a large hall for holding exhibitions
	4.	palace - official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign) alcazar - any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors residence - the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president); "he refused to live in the governor's residence"

Translations

palace [ˈpæləs] n → palacio

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palace [ˈpæləs] n → palais m

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palace [ˈpæləs] n → Palast m

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palace [ˈpæləs] n → palazzo