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Meaning of tenement

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tenement

Pronunciation:/ˈtɛnɪmənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one.

  2. Any form of property that is held by one person from another, rather than being owned.

    Example: The island of Brecqhou is a tenement of Sark.

  3. Dwelling; abode; habitation.