Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dukedom
noun
/ˈdjuːk.dəm/
Definition
The territory or domain ruled by a duke.
Examples
- The dukedom of Cornwall is one of the royal titles in the UK.
- After the royal wedding, he was given the dukedom of Cambridge.
- She inherited the dukedom after her father passed away.
Meaning
Dukedom refers to the rank or title of duke, along with the land or region associated with that status.
Synonyms
- duchy
- realm
- territory
