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From the words kingdom and freedom you can tell that suffix -dom means?

The suffix "-dom" generally means state of being, condition, or domain.

Here's how it works in your examples:

* Kingdom: "King" is the root word, and "-dom" adds the idea of the "state of being ruled by a king."

* Freedom: "Free" is the root word, and "-dom" adds the idea of the "condition of being free."

Here are some other words with the "-dom" suffix:

* Wisdom: The state of being wise

* Freedom: The state of being free

* Christendom: The state of being Christian

* Wilderness: The state of being wild

* Kingdom: The state of being ruled by a king

Let me know if you'd like to explore other suffixes!

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