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seigniories

noun

variants or seignories
plural of seigniory
as in dukedoms

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seigniories
  1. kingdoms
  2. domains
  3. empires
  4. sovereigns
  5. dominions
  6. monarchies
  7. emirates
  8. provinces
Noun
  • Although his kiss doesn’t break the curse in this retelling, his bravery and kindness help to unite the fairy and human kingdoms.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Oyo, crowned at age 3 and celebrated worldwide as a child monarch, is being mourned by tens of thousands in a remote border city, underscoring the enduring influence of Uganda’s traditional kingdoms.
    — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of kingdoms
Noun
  • Cybersecurity company Nebty has linked about 119,000 domains to a fake shopping operation called DoppelCart.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • From Beijing’s perspective, restraint in both domains would only lock in Washington’s advantages, leaving China open to bullying and blackmail.
    — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of domains
Noun
  • Fictional princes fill pop culture, from heroic leaders in science fiction empires to charming ones in modern takes on classic fairy tales.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • What to read next Things to do One of Istanbul's greatest pleasures is discovering how effortlessly the city layers empires, religions and cultures.
    — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of empires
Noun
  • On 28 July, Moody’s changed its MENA outlook from stable to negative, noting that the impairment of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will weigh on the growth of Gulf sovereigns, as well as their fiscal and external positions.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As one of the big three ratings agencies, alongside Fitch and Moody’s, S&P Global plays a crucial role in determining whether African sovereigns and businesses can secure capital from international financial markets.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of sovereigns
Noun
  • The show represents a milestone in American TV, when showrunners like Shonda Rhimes began to become famous names in and of themselves, and create whole dominions of TV shows on networks and streaming services.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Definition of dominions
Noun
  • Middle Eastern and North African Queen Names The Middle East and North Africa boast a rich history of powerful queens spanning ancient Egypt to modern-day monarchies.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike other European monarchies, the constitution allows the ruling prince to dismiss governments, appoint judges, call referendums and veto legislation.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of monarchies
Noun
  • Abu Dhabi is the biggest by landmass of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second most populous after Dubai, while its main city is both the capital of the emirate and the wider UAE.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Definition of emirates
Noun
  • Heavy rains and flooding have submerged or damaged about 10,014 hectares (24,745 acres) of rice and other crops, with the largest losses reported in Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Canadian government officials have consulted provinces and labor groups but have not settled on what form the relationship should take.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of provinces
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“Seigniories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seigniories. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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