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Word of the Day – Fiefdom

By March 9, 2019Word of the Day

Fiefdom (noun)

feef-dum

A territory or sphere of operation controlled by a particular person or group.

From historical fief (thief)

Example sentences

“The little tyrant has turned the area into his personal fiefdom.”

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