noun
- Plural of fogeydom; the state, condition, or realm of being old-fashioned or stubbornly traditional; the domain or sphere of old fogeys.
Usage: informal; usually plural or used as a mass noun; often used humorously or critically
Examples
- The university's fogeydoms resisted any curriculum changes for decades.
- He escaped the fogeydoms of his hometown to pursue contemporary art in the city.
- Corporate fogeydoms often struggle to adapt to digital transformation.
- The club's fogeydoms made it unwelcoming to younger members with fresh ideas.
- She criticized the fogeydoms embedded in traditional publishing houses.