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单词 devildom
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Definition of devildom in English:

devildom

noun ˈdɛvldəm
  • 1A diabolical act, practice, institution, or invention. Also: the influence or control of the Devil or a devil; the exercise or invocation of diabolical power; bewitchment; devilry.

  • 2The domain of the Devil or a devil; the realm of devils; hell; (also) the collective inhabitants of hell. In extended use: an evil state or regime. Now rare.

  • 3The state or condition of being a devil.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Johnson (1649–1703), Church of England clergyman and pamphleteer. From devil + -dom.

Definition of devildom in US English:

devildom

nounˈdɛvldəm
  • 1A diabolical act, practice, institution, or invention. Also: the influence or control of the Devil or a devil; the exercise or invocation of diabolical power; bewitchment; devilry.

  • 2The domain of the Devil or a devil; the realm of devils; hell; (also) the collective inhabitants of hell. In extended use: an evil state or regime. Now rare.

  • 3The state or condition of being a devil.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Johnson (1649–1703), Church of England clergyman and pamphleteer. From devil + -dom.

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