dukedom
nounUK /ˈdjuːk.dəm/ · US /ˈdjuk.dəm/
Etymology From late Middle English dukdom, dukedom; equivalent to duke + -dom.
1
A region ruled by a duke or duchess.
2
The rank or title of a duke.
- Forcible removal of Andrew’s dukedom by an act of parliament could have received government and public support with the king’s backing, but the palace is understood to have hoped Andrew would voluntarily relinquish his title.2025 October 17, Caroline Davies, “Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’”, in The Guardian, →ISSN: