-dom

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Suffix

Suffix
-dom

  1. Used to form nouns meaning "a state or condition."
    After years of travel, he found freedom. (free + dom)
  2. Used to denote "a domain, area, or realm."
    The king ruled over his kingdom. (king + dom)
  3. Used to describe a group or collective with a shared characteristic.
    The world of academia is sometimes called professordom. (professor + dom)

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