Majordomo: meaning, definitions and examples

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majordomo

 

[ หŒmeษชdส’ษ™rหˆdoสŠmoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

household staff

A majordomo is a person who manages the staff of a large household or estate. This role often includes overseeing the operations of the household, coordinating events, and ensuring that all domestic staff fulfill their duties. The majordomo acts as a key point of contact between the household and the outside world, including guests and service providers. Historically, the majordomo played an important role in noble families and palaces, where managing extensive staff was necessary.

Synonyms

butler, housekeeper, steward

Examples of usage

  • The majordomo ensured the dinner party went off without a hitch.
  • In the grand estate, the majordomo was responsible for all household management.
  • Guests were greeted by the majordomo upon their arrival.
  • The majordomo coordinated the staff to prepare for the royal visit.

Translations

Translations of the word "majordomo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น majordomo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคœเคฐเคกเฅ‹เคฎเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Majordomus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ majordomo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะนะพั€ะดะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ majordom

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚คใƒจใƒซใƒ‰ใƒข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท majordome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mayordomo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท majรถrdomo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ”์ด์ €๋„๋ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงูŠูˆุฑุฏูˆู…ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ majordomus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majordomus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ป็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ majordom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ majordomo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะนะพั€ะดะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mayordomo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mayordomo

Etymology

The term 'majordomo' originates from the Latin word 'major domus', which means 'greater house'. In historical contexts, it referred to the head of a household and was often used in noble and royal settings. The majordomo was responsible for managing servants and the smooth operation of the estate. Over time, the role has evolved and is now commonly used in modern contexts to refer to someone in charge of household staff, particularly in large homes or luxury establishments. This position highlights the importance of management and organization in domestic settings, a concept that has remained relevant throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,325, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.