noun
- the territory ruled by an archduke
- the rank or position of an archduke
Usage: historical
Usage: historical
Examples
- The archdukedom of Austria was a powerful territory in medieval Europe.
- He inherited the archdukedom from his father at age twenty-five.
- The borders of the archdukedom extended far beyond the capital city.
- She studied the history of various archdukedoms in her European history class.
- The archdukedom was eventually absorbed into the larger empire.
- His claim to the archdukedom was disputed by several relatives.