homestead

English

/ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/

noun
Definitions
  • A house together with surrounding land and buildings, especially on a farm; the property comprising these.
  • The place that is one's home.
  • (South Africa) A cluster of several houses occupied by an extended family.
  • (obsolete) The home or seat of a family; place of origin.

Etymology

Affix from English home + English stead (place, position, spot, location, site, support, help, point).

Origin

English

stead

Gloss

place, position, spot, location, site, support, help, point

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Person/Thing

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