a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country and formerly possessing distinct political rights
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island"
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station"
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
a formal agreement establishing an association or alliance between nations or other groups to achieve a particular aim
an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; "the shifting alliances within a large family"; "their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them"