Boyardom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boyardom is a noun meaning Boyars collectively.
Meaning
Boyars collectively.
Example Sentences
The interests of the Russian aristocracy — the boyardom — which by definition defended the social limitations on power (since these were a matter of life and death for it), did not contradict the interests of the peasant proto-bourgeoisie, which by definition defended the economic limitations on power (also a matter of life and death).
Synonyms for boyardom
Depending on context, synonyms include boyarstvo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boyard, baronage, baronetage, barony, baron, baronship.
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