Fiefdom

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːfdəm/

Definitions of fiefdom

noun a territory or sphere of influence controlled by a particular person or group

Example Sentences

A1 A fiefdom is a small area controlled by a lord in medieval times.

A2 The peasants worked the land in the fiefdom for the lord.

B1 The baron ruled over his fiefdom with an iron fist.

B2 The fiefdom was known for its fertile fields and prosperous economy.

C1 The feudal system allowed for the establishment of various fiefdoms across the kingdom.

C2 The nobleman's fiefdom encompassed several villages and provided him with a steady income.

Examples of fiefdom in a Sentence

formal The nobleman ruled over his fiefdom with absolute authority.

informal The boss treats this department like his own little fiefdom.

slang She's the queen of her social media fiefdom.

figurative The tech giant's dominance in the industry created a digital fiefdom.

Grammatical Forms of fiefdom

• past tense: fiefdomed
• plural: fiefdoms
• comparative: more fiefdom
• superlative: most fiefdom
• present tense: fiefdoms
• future tense: will fiefdom
• perfect tense: have fiefdomed
• continuous tense: is fiefdoming
• singular: fiefdom
• positive degree: fiefdom
• infinitive: to fiefdom
• gerund: fiefdoming
• participle: fiefdomed

Origin and Evolution of fiefdom

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fiefdom' originated from the medieval Latin term 'feodum' which referred to a fee or estate held of a feudal lord.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fiefdom' has evolved from its original meaning of a feudal estate to now refer to any domain or sphere of control, often used metaphorically in a business or political context.