noun · formal
lordshipdom
UK/ˈlɔːdʃɪpˌdəm/US/ˈlɔːrdʃɪpˌdəm/LORD·ship·dom
the authority, status, or domain of a lord; used in historical or literary discussions
Examples
“Feudal systems relied on the lordshipdom of landowners to maintain order.”
“The novel examines how lordshipdom shapes relationships within a rural community.”
“Debates about land reform often refer back to traditional lordshipdom structures.”
Band 8 sentence
“Historical records indicate that lordshipdom structured not only land ownership but social hierarchy in rural regions.”
Collocations
- exercise ___
- rely on ___ of
Word family
Common mistakes
dịch 'lordshipdom' thành 'lãnh chúa'→dịch là 'quyền lực/lãnh thổ của lãnh chúa'
Say it for a higher band
5lord→6lordship→7+lordshipdom
Synonyms
landed power
Easily confused
lordship
“The lordship of the manor included legal and economic powers over tenants.”
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