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tenement [ˈtɛnəmənt] n
1. (Social Science / Human Geography) Also called tenement building (now esp in Scotland) a large building divided into separate flats 2. a dwelling place or residence, esp one intended for rent 3. Chiefly Brit a room or flat for rent 4. (Law) Property law any form of permanent property, such as land, dwellings, offices, etc. [from Medieval Latin tenementum, from Latin tenēre to hold] tenemental [ˌtɛnəˈmɛntəl], tenementary adj tenemented adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations tenement n (also tenement house) → Mietshaus nt, → Mietskaserne f (pej) (Jur) → Mietbesitz m; (= farm) → Pachtbesitz m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is as though in this far country his spirit, that had wandered disembodied, seeking a tenement, at last was able to clothe itself in flesh. Intently he listened for any sound from the nether world, but all was as silent below as above; the house under the ground seemed to be but one more empty tenement in the void. The universe is but a tenement Of all things visible. |
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