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princedom

[ prins-duhm ]
/ ˈprɪns dəm /

noun

the position, rank, or dignity of a prince.
the territory of a prince; principality.
princedoms, (in medieval angelology) principalities.Compare angel (def. 1).

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Origin of princedom

First recorded in 1550–60; prince + -dom

Words nearby princedom

prince, Prince Albert, Prince Albert National Park, Prince Charming, prince consort, princedom, princedoms, Prince Edward Island, Prince Edward Islander, Prince George, princekin
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British Dictionary definitions for princedom

princedom
/ (ˈprɪnsdəm) /

noun

the dignity, rank, or position of a prince
a land ruled by a prince; principality
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