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-dom
noun suffix
: the state of being (something)
: the rank of
: the area ruled by
Full Definition of -DOM
1
a : dignity : office <dukedom> b : realm : jurisdiction <kingdom>
2
: state or fact of being <freedom>
3
: those having a (specified) office, occupation, interest, or character <officialdom>
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Origin of -DOM
Middle English, from Old English -dōm; akin to Old High German -tuom -dom, Old English dōm judgment — more at doom
-DOM Defined for Kids
-dom
noun suffix \dəm\
Definition of -DOM for Kids
1
: the area ruled by <kingdom>
2
: state or fact of being <freedom>
3
: the group having a certain office, occupation, interest, or character
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