thiefdom en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈθiːf.dəm/
Etymology
Etymology tree English thief Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *dʰóh₁mos Proto-Germanic *dōmaz Proto-Germanic *-dōmaz Proto-West Germanic *-dōm Old English -dōm Middle English -dom English -dom English thiefdom From thief + -dom.
Meanings
- (countable, rare, uncountable) The fact or practice of thieving; theft.
- (countable, uncountable) A place inhabited by thieves, or where thieves are in charge.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thiefdoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
theftdom · kleptocracy (a place governed by thieves)