"bossdom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From boss + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boss|dom}} boss + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bossdom (uncountable)
  1. The realm or sphere of bosses. Tags: uncountable
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