No exact match translations found for 'earldom' in kannada.
Word 'earldom' in Other Languages
- earldom in Assamese অসমীয়া
- earldom in Bengali বাংলা
- earldom in Bodo बड़ो
- earldom in Dogri डोगरी
- earldom in English
- earldom in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- earldom in Hindi हिन्दी
- earldom in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- earldom in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- earldom in Konkani कोंकणी
- earldom in Maithili মৈথিলী
- earldom in Malayalam മലയാളം
- earldom in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- earldom in Marathi मराठी
- earldom in Nepali नेपाली
- earldom in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- earldom in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- earldom in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- earldom in Santali
- earldom in Sindhi سنڌي
- earldom in Tamil தமிழ்
- earldom in Telugu తెలుగు
- earldom in Urdu اُردُو
Earldom
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈɜːrldəm/ (British & American)
Definitions
- The rank or title of an earl.
- The territory or jurisdiction ruled by an earl.
Usage Examples
- The earldom was passed down through generations in his family.
- He was granted an earldom by the king for his service to the crown.
Etymology
Derived from Old English "eorl" (nobleman) + "-dom" (domain, rank, or jurisdiction).
Synonyms
- County, Dominion, Territory, Nobility rank
Antonyms
- Commoner status, Republic
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Condado | /konˈdaðo/ |
| French | Comté | /kɔ̃.te/ |
| German | Grafschaft | /ˈɡʁaːfʃaft/ |
| Chinese | 伯爵领 (Bójuélǐng) | /pwǒ tɕyɛ˥˩ lǐŋ˧˥/ |
| Hindi | काउंटशिप (Kauntship) | /kaʊnʈʃɪp/ |
| Russian | Графство (Grafstvo) | /ˈɡrafstvə/ |
| Japanese | 伯爵領 (Hakushakuryō) | /hakuɕakɯɾʲoː/ |
| Tamil | கௌரவராட்சி (Kauravarāṭci) | /kaʊrəvəraːʈʃi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈɜːrldəm/
American English: /ˈɜːrldəm/
Historical Usage
The term "earldom" originated in Anglo-Saxon England and became a formalized title of nobility during the medieval period. Earldoms were often granted by monarchs as a reward for loyalty and military service.
Cultural Nuances
In British aristocracy, an earldom ranks below a marquess and above a viscount. Historically, earldoms held significant influence, controlling vast lands and military forces.
More Information
Today, earldoms remain a ceremonial title in the United Kingdom. While they no longer wield political power, they continue to carry prestige and social status.