noun
- the territories ruled by dukes; the rank or position of a duke
Examples
- The ancient dukedoms of Europe held significant political power.
- Several dukedoms were abolished after the revolution.
- He inherited three dukedoms from his grandfather.
- The map showed the boundaries of various dukedoms in medieval England.
- These dukedoms controlled vast amounts of land and resources.
- The king granted new dukedoms to his most loyal supporters.