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wifedom

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A group of women who are married

noun
/ˈwīfˌdəm/

Archaic

: esposas

The traditions of rural wifedom have changed significantly over the past century.

Examples

She wrote a book exploring the challenges faced by women in wifedom throughout history.
The concept of wifedom has evolved over the years.
The festival was attended by nearly the entire wifedom of the village.
In many cultures, wifedom is associated with certain expectations.
In many cultures, wifedom is regarded as an important social institution that shapes family dynamics.
The concept of wifedom varies greatly across different societies and can reflect various traditions and expectations.
Throughout history, wifedom has often been linked to women's roles in society and their responsibilities within the household.

Surface Forms

wifedom singular

wifedoms plural

Morphology

wifedom = wife (transparent) = wife + dom

The suffix '-dom' can mark a collective class (cf. 'Christendom'), so 'wives collectively' is a regular extension of the pattern.

Etymology

Wifedom can also use the dom part to mean a 'group', like in brotherhood or priesthood. So Wifedom can mean the group or class of married women as a whole.