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n. - Pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds; Country house in ancient Rome consisting of residential quarters and farm buildings around a courtyard; Detached or semidetached suburban house.

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  • Kercher was found dead in Italian villa last November
  • Sartorio-Crevelli's villa is about half a mile farther on.
  • That is unless Cameron is looking for a holiday in Turkish villa this summer.
  • A Roman villa is a lavish house that was built in the time of the Roman Empire.
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