English · Word Candidate

estate

/ɪˈsteɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: estates

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tài sản và nợ nần của một người, đặc biệt là người đã qua đời

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights (Estates of the realm).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một tầng lớp xã hội lớn được coi là một phần của cơ thể chính trị

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Noun

Examples

I am afraid that some of the nobles who are campaigning for it simply want to use the Estates to cut down the King's power and increase their own.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Previously owned; secondhand.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đã qua sử dụng; cũ

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Adjective

Examples

an estate diamond; estate jewelry

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “estate” mean?

The collective property and liabilities of someone, especially a deceased person.

Is “estate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.