dukedom
dukedom · dukedoms
A region ruled by a duke or duchessA region ruled by a duke or duchess.
UK/ˈdjuːk.dəm/US/ˈdjuk.dəm/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A region ruled by a duke or duchess.
the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
(countable, uncountable)The rank or title of a duke.
the dignity or rank or position of a duke
Origin
From late Middle English dukdom, dukedom; equivalent to duke + -dom.From late Middle English dukdom, dukedom; equivalent to duke + -dom.
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Forms
plural: dukedomsSynonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedduke
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable