1. The property and financial obligations of a person, particularly of a deceased individual: After Janet's father died, his will stated that he wanted his estate to be divided between Mary, his wife, and Nancy, his daughter.
2. A huge area of land in a rural geographic region which is owned by one person or one family: Charles used to visit his friend Thomas on his estate which included a fantastic big villa and horse stables.
3. Property where cotton, grapes, or other crops are grown: Some of the students accompanied their professor to a large coffee estate to see how the plants grew and were harvested.
4. A section of land and housing designed for industrial, commercial, or residential use: The new residential estate for the working class people is attracting those who have to live on a limited budget.

A location or zone outside of a town or city; which is designed especially for factories, business offices, etc.

Mutual funds holding real property or mortgages on real property as principal assets.

Landed property, including all inherent natural resources and any man-made improvements established for it.