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Princedom: meaning, definitions and examples

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princedom

 

[ ˈprɪnstəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royal domain

A princedom is a territory or domain ruled by a prince. It typically indicates a state or region that is sovereign but smaller than a kingdom. Princedoms can be hereditary, passed down through royal lineage, or can be established by a ruling authority. The concept of a princedom has historical significance in various cultures and can often be associated with feudal systems.

Synonyms

county, duchy, earldom, principality

Examples of usage

  • The small princedom was known for its wealth and culture.
  • He was crowned as the prince of the recently formed princedom.
  • The ancient princedom had a rich history of governance and conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "princedom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 principado

🇮🇳 राज्य (rajya)

🇩🇪 Fürstentum

🇮🇩 kerajaan pangeran

🇺🇦 князівство

🇵🇱 księstwo

🇯🇵 公国 (こうこく, kōkoku)

🇫🇷 principauté

🇪🇸 principado

🇹🇷 prenslik

🇰🇷 왕국 (왕국, wanguk)

🇸🇦 دوقية (duqiya)

🇨🇿 knížectví

🇸🇰 kňažstvo

🇨🇳 王国 (wángguó)

🇸🇮 kneževina

🇮🇸 prinsdómur

🇰🇿 княздік (knyazdik)

🇬🇪 პრინცი (princi)

🇦🇿 şahzadəlik

🇲🇽 principado

Etymology

The term 'princedom' originates from the Middle English word 'princedom', which was derived from the Old French 'prince' (meaning 'prince') and the Old English suffix '-dom', which denotes a state, condition, or domain. The concept of a princedom has been prevalent throughout European history, especially in the context of feudalism, where various principalities were established as semi-autonomous regions governed by princes. These regions often had their own legal systems and were governed independently while still owing allegiance to a higher monarch, such as a king or emperor. The structure and importance of princedoms varied greatly depending on the historical and political context, leading to a rich tapestry of governance styles across different cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,541, 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.