dukedom

American

[dook-duhm, dyook-] / ˈduk dəm, ˈdyuk- /

noun

a duchy.
the office or rank of a duke.

dukedom British

/ ˈdjuːkdəm /

noun

another name for a duchy
the title, rank, or position of a duke

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Etymology

Origin of dukedom

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; duke, -dom

Example Sentences

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The decision effectively kills efforts to pass a law to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, only a day after ex-Labour MP Rachel Maskell tabled a bill in the Commons.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

The prince will also retain his dukedom, which can only be removed by an act of parliament, but has agreed not to use the title it confers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

At the time, this made George one of the first commoners not of royal blood to be given a dukedom.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

Here, Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, have made their home for 12 years, ever since Prospero’s conniving brother, Antonio, conspired to steal his dukedom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Having distinguished himself by his military genius during this campaign Henry left Italy with the German troops, and was appointed by the emperor as his successor in the dukedom of Saxony.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

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