-DOM


Meaning of -DOM in English

suffix (in nouns)

1.

the condition or state of :

freedom

martyrdom

2.

the rank of; an area ruled by :

kingdom

3.

the group of :

officialdom

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WORD ORIGIN

Old English -dōm , originally meaning decree, judgement .

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