Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dom_2
noun
/dɔm/
Definition
A prefix denoting a rank of nobility or a position of authority within certain contexts, particularly in Portuguese.
Examples
- Dom Pedro I was the first emperor of Brazil.
- The title ‘Dom’ is used in some regions as an honorific for priests.
Meaning
In Portuguese and certain other languages, ‘dom’ is often used as a term of respect for men of higher social status, particularly in reference to clergy or historical nobility.
Synonyms
- Duke
- Lord
- Master