Definitions for yamenˈyɑ mən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ya•menˈyɑ mən(n.)
(in the Chinese Empire) the residence or office of a public official.
Category: Government
Origin of yamen:
1820–30; < Chin yámen=yá office +mén gate
Wiktionary
yamen(Noun)
A residence of an official of the Chinese Empire.
Origin: 衙门.
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