princedom

[ prins-duh m ]
/ ˈprɪns dəm /

noun

the position, rank, or dignity of a prince.
the territory of a prince; principality.
princedoms, (in medieval angelology) principalities. Compare angel(def 1).

Origin of princedom

First recorded in 1550–60; prince + -dom

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British Dictionary definitions for princedoms (1 of 2)

princedoms
/ (ˈprɪnsdəmz) /

pl n

(often capital) another term for principalities

British Dictionary definitions for princedoms (2 of 2)

princedom
/ (ˈprɪnsdəm) /

noun

the dignity, rank, or position of a prince
a land ruled by a prince; principality