earldom
Произношение: [ˈɜrldəm]
Слово
Контекст: «nobility»
(noun) a rank or title of nobility in some countries. An earldom is given to someone who is in charge of a specific area and has a lot of power and respect. It's like being a leader or a boss, but in a royal way.
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The king granted him an earldom for his service to the kingdom.
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She was surprised to learn that her family did not have an earldom, even though they came from a noble background.
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What responsibilities come with an earldom?
Контекст: «geography»
(noun) the area or territory that an earl controls. It is usually a specific region of land that the earl is responsible for overseeing.
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The earldom includes beautiful countryside and small villages that depend on the earl's care.
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After the war, the earldom was left in ruins and no longer flourished.
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How large is the earldom that he manages?
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