Governor's Mansion

State leader's home

The official residence of a U.S. state's governor, typically a historic building serving both as living quarters and venue for state functions: The governor held a reception at the Governor's Mansion.

Most states maintain one, though their grandeur varies widely.

The term sometimes appears in political contexts to mean the governorship itself: She has her eye on the Governor's Mansion.

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family home · private property · personal property

social class/privilege

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Temporary housing for vagrants

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Government-run correctional facility

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