-dom

Old English

state, realm, condition

Suffix · means "state, realm, condition"

About the suffix -dom

An Old English suffix forming nouns that denote a state, condition, or domain. It originates from a word meaning "judgment" or "authority."

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The state of being free from control or restrictions

The ability to make good judgments from knowledge and experience; a wise saying

A country ruled by a king or queen; a domain or realm

The state of feeling weary and uninterested

The status or fame of being a celebrated performer

Officials and bureaucrats collectively; the world of government administration

The condition of being a serf under the feudal system

The state of slavery or bondage