estancia

/esˈtantsiə/ or /ɛsˈtæŋsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large ranch or estate in South America, typically in Argentina or Uruguay, where cattle and sheep are raised.

“The family owned an estancia in the countryside, where they raised livestock and grew crops.”

2. verb

To stay or spend time at an estancia, often in a rural area.

“They decided to estancia the summer in a remote area of Argentina, where they could relax and enjoy nature.”

Synonyms

  • estate
  • ranch

Antonyms

  • city apartment
  • urban dwelling