Definitions

1. noun

A territory or land governed by a duke or ducal family, especially in medieval Europe.

“The dukedom of Bavaria played a significant role in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire.”

2. noun

A noble rank or dignity, especially in the nobility of medieval Europe.

“The dukedom was a title of nobility that was highly respected in the kingdom.”

3. noun

A state or region under the rule or governance of a duke or ducal family.

“The dukedom was a feudal state that existed in the Middle Ages.”