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thiefdom

/ˈθiːf.dəm/

thiefdom noun: the fact or practice of thieving; theft.

Noun

thiefdom (countable and uncountable, plural thiefdoms)

  1. (rare) The fact or practice of thieving; theft.
    Synonyms:
    theftdom
  2. A place inhabited by thieves, or where thieves are in charge.
    Synonyms:
    kleptocracy

Synonyms of thiefdom

Forms of thiefdom

pluralthiefdoms

Origin of thiefdom

From thief + -dom.

Words that rhyme with thiefdom

Questions about thiefdom

What does thiefdom mean?
Thiefdom means the fact or practice of thieving; theft.
What part of speech is thiefdom?
Thiefdom is a noun.
How do you pronounce thiefdom?
Thiefdom is pronounced /ˈθiːf.dəm/.
What is the plural of thiefdom?
The plural of thiefdom is thiefdoms.

Words near thiefdom in the dictionary

  1. thief tube
  2. thief tubes
  3. thief-taker
  4. thief-takers
  5. thiefcraft
  6. thiefdom
  7. thiefdoms
  8. thiefed
  9. thiefess
  10. thiefesses
  11. thiefhood

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