Maritodespotism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maritodespotism is a noun meaning (very rare, sometimes humorous) Ruthless domination of one spouse by another (often domination of a wife by a husband) in a marriage.
Meaning
(very rare, sometimes humorous) Ruthless domination of one spouse by another (often domination of a wife by a husband) in a marriage.
Example Sentences
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Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mariticide, maledom, mistressdom, marishness, matrimoine, marquisdom.
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