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dukedom

/ˈdjuːk.dəm/

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noun

/ˈdjuːk.dəm/C1formalbritishpolitical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ранг, достоинство или положение герцога, а также территорию, находящуюся под властью герцога или герцогини.

A noun referring to the rank, dignity, or position of a duke, or the territory under the rule of a duke or duchess.

  1. Rank or title of a dukeC1formalbritish

    The dignity, rank, or position of being a duke.

    ruГерцогство

    • He inherited the dukedom after his father's death.
    • The ceremony officially conferred the dukedom upon him.
    • She was granted a dukedom for her service to the crown.
  2. Territory of a dukeC1formalbritish

    The domain or territory controlled by a duke or duchess.

    ruГерцогство

    • The dukedom stretched across several counties.
    • The duke ruled his dukedom with a firm hand.
    • The castle was the heart of the dukedom.

    Synonymsduchy

Forms
  • dukedoms plural form
  • dukedoms' possessive plural form
  • dukedom's possessive singular form