palace, castle (noun)

a large and stately mansion

palace (noun)

the governing group of a kingdom

"the palace issued an order binding on all subjects"

palace (noun)

a large ornate exhibition hall

palace (noun)

official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)

palace (Noun)

Official residence of a head of state or other dignitary, especially in a monarchical or imperial governmental system.

palace (Noun)

A large and lavishly ornate residence.

palace (Noun)

A large, ornate public building used for entertainment or exhibitions.

Palace (ProperNoun)

Crystal Palace Football Club, a football team from London.

Palace

A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word itself is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. In many parts of Europe, the term is also applied to ambitious private mansions of the aristocracy. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels or office buildings. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavishly ornate building used for public entertainment or exhibitions.

Palace

A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence, or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which housed the Imperial residences. Most European languages have a version of the term (palais, palazzo, palacio, etc.), and many use it for a wider range of buildings than English. In many parts of Europe, the equivalent term is also applied to large private houses in cities, especially of the aristocracy; often the term for a large country house is different. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels, or office buildings. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavishly ornate building used for public entertainment or exhibitions such as a movie palace. A palace is distinguished from a castle while the latter clearly is fortified or has the style of a fortification, whereas a palace does not.