noun
- the world, culture, or community of athletes and sports enthusiasts; the realm or domain associated with jocks
Usage: informal; often used to describe athletic culture in schools and colleges
Examples
- He spent his high school years immersed in jockdom, playing three varsity sports.
- The college's jockdom was dominated by football and basketball players.
- She felt like an outsider to jockdom because she preferred academic clubs.
- Jockdom at the university celebrated athletic achievement above all else.
- The transition from jockdom to professional life was challenging for some athletes.