Dom

honorific title

Definition of Dom

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 \ ˈdäm

\ —used as a title for some monks and canons regular

2 \ ˈdōⁿ

\ —used as a title prefixed to the Christian name of a Portuguese or Brazilian man of rank

dom

abbreviation

Definition of dom (Entry 2 of 3)

1 domestic

2 dominant

3 dominion

-dom

noun suffix

Definition of -dom (Entry 3 of 3)

1a : dignity : office dukedom

b : realm : jurisdiction kingdom

2 : state or fact of being freedom

3 : those having a (specified) office, occupation, interest, or character officialdom

History and Etymology for Dom

Honorific title

Latin dominus master

Noun suffix

Middle English, from Old English -dōm; akin to Old High German -tuom -dom, Old English dōm judgment — more at doom

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-dom

noun suffix

English Language Learners Definition of -dom

: the state of being (something)

: the rank of

: the area ruled by

-dom

noun suffix

\ dəm\

Kids Definition of -dom

1 : the area ruled by kingdom

2 : state or fact of being freedom

3 : the group having a certain office, occupation, interest, or character

DOM

noun

\ ˌdē-(ˌ)ō-ˈem

Medical Definition of DOM

: stp

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Definition of Dom

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