First Known Use: circa 1772
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hacienda
noun ha·ci·en·da \ˌ(h)ä-sē-ˈen-də\
: a large estate in a country where people speak Spanish
Full Definition of HACIENDA
1
: a large estate especially in a Spanish-speaking country : plantation
2
: the main dwelling of a hacienda
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Origin of HACIENDA
Spanish, from Old Spanish facienda, from Latin, literally, things to be done, neuter plural of faciendus, gerundive of facere to do — more at do
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hacienda
noun ha·ci·en·da \ˌhä-sē-ˈen-də\
Definition of HACIENDA for Kids
: a large estate especially in a Spanish-speaking country
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