"motherdom" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From mother + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mother|dom}} mother + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} motherdom (uncountable)
  1. The world, sphere, or unity of mothers; mothers collectively. Tags: uncountable
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