first estate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /fɜrst i-ˈstāt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /fɜrst i-ˈstāt/

Definitions of first estate words

noun first estate the first of the three estates: the clergy in France; the Lords Spiritual in England. Compare estate (def 5). 1
noun first estate the first of the three estates of the realm, such as the Lords Spiritual in England or the clergy in France until the revolution 0

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Origin of first estate

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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Parts of speech for First estate

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first estate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for first estate

noun first estate

clergy — The clergy are the official leaders of the religious activities of a particular group of believers.
lords spiritual — a bishop or archbishop belonging to the House of Lords.

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