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señorío

lordship

noun seh-nyoh-REE-oh Rare

Origin: From señor + -ío; parallel to Latin dominium

Also means

domain

Usage Note

Señorío denotes a feudal lordship or the territory under a lord's authority in medieval Iberian history. It can also mean refinement or noble bearing in a person — actúa con señorío means 'he carries himself with dignity'. Do not confuse with señoría (Your Honour, used for judges or parliamentarians).

Examples

"El señorío abarcaba varios pueblos medievales."

Natural Translation

The lordship encompassed several medieval villages.

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