beardom

noun — 2 senses

beardom

noun

UK /ˈbɛədəm/

Etymology From bear + -dom.

1

Usually The state, essence, or quality of being a bear (the mammal).

There were two kinds of beardom opposed here, two futures, two destinies.1995, Philip Pullman, Northern Lights:

2

Usually The state of being a bear (in homosexual subculture).

Coordinate term: twinkdom

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