villagedom

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noun

The characteristics or status of a traditional village.

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Meanings

nounvillagedom (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe characteristics or status of a traditional village.

    Though almost engulfed by Bedford, Elstow's claim to villagedom is still maintained by two fine rows of timber-framed, overhung, black-and-white cottages and the timber and herringbone-brick Swan pub.

    1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 174

Origin

From village + -dom.

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APA

villagedom. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/villagedom

MLA

“villagedom.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/villagedom. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “villagedom,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/villagedom.

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