"niggerdom" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From nigger + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|nigger|dom}} nigger + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} niggerdom (uncountable)
  1. (offensive) The collective, realm, sphere, or activity of niggers. Tags: offensive, uncountable
    Sense id: en-niggerdom-en-noun-gU~EoWUp
  2. (offensive) The state of being a nigger Tags: offensive, uncountable Synonyms: niggerhood, niggerness
    Sense id: en-niggerdom-en-noun-HXUhtAC9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 69 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -dom: 26 74 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 18 82 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 19 81
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: niggership
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