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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

construction, structure go
a thing constructed

building, edifice go
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

house go
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

residence
the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president)

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6 Subcategories

court go
the residence of a sovereign or nobleman
deanery go
the official residence of a dean
manse go
the residence of a clergyman (especially a Presbyterian clergyman)
palace go
official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign)
parsonage, vicarage, rectory go
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
cloister, religious residence go
residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)