Fiefdom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfiːf.dəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fiefdom is a noun meaning (by extension, chiefly derogatory) Any organization in the control of a dominant individual.
Meaning
(by extension, chiefly derogatory) Any organization in the control of a dominant individual.
More Meanings
- (historical) The estate controlled by a feudal lord.
Example Sentences
The duke's fiefdom had been greatly expanded as a reward for his dutiful military service on behalf of the king.
“[Bill Clinton] was just walking around, looking in all the offices, like he was surveying his fiefdom. He had a big grin on his face.”
"If you wish to offer any of my vassals fiefdoms or positions in your new kingdom, they have my leave to accept. I promised them that when they came with me."
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX was run as the “personal fiefdom” of founder Sam Bankman-Fried, with one of the company’s units spending $300m on real estate in the Bahamas for the use of its executives, a court heard on Tuesday.
Word Forms
- fiefdoms
Synonyms for fiefdom
Depending on context, synonyms include fief.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fiefhold, fiefholding, seigniory, benefice, seignory, feud.
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