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What does the suffix dom mean in kingdom?

The suffix "-dom" in "kingdom" signifies rule, dominion, or sovereignty.

It's derived from the Old English word "dōm", which means "judgment, authority, or power".

So, a kingdom represents a realm or territory under the rule of a king or queen.

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