peerdom

Meanings

• noun

  Peerdom refers to the state or condition of being a peer, especially in a group or society.

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Variants

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pardon , pardons , pardoned , pardoning , pardon my French , I beg your pardon , beg her pardon , beg his pardon , beg one's pardon , beg pardon , beg their pardon , presidential pardon , presidential/royal pardon , royal pardon

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Etymology

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From Old English 'per' meaning equal and 'dōm' meaning rule or authority.

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Trivia

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1. In Old English, 'per' also meant 'peer' or 'equal'.

2. The concept of 'peerdom' can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome, where citizens had a say in the government.

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Related Concepts

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1. nobility: Nobility is a social class of hereditary rulers or landowners, typically with political power.

2. aristocracy: Aristocracy is a form of government in which power is held by a small ruling class.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, the term 'peerdom' referred to the privileged class of nobles who held land directly from the monarch. This concept of 'peerdom' is still present in the British peerage system.

How to Memorize "peerdom"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of equals gathered around a table, making decisions together. This is the essence of 'peerdom'. Visualize this scene to remember the definition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peerdom' with the idea of equality and group decision-making.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like: 'Peers in a room, making decisions, form the domain of peerdom'.

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