"sahibdom" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From sahib + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sahib|dom}} sahib + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sahibdom (uncountable)
  1. The condition of being a person of rank, especially a British person, in colonial India. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: Sahibdom
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