1. plural of princedom; territories ruled by princes or the rank and dignity of a prince

Examples

• The medieval map showed several small princedoms scattered across the region.
• Many German princedoms were consolidated into larger states during the 19th century.
• The treaty divided the conquered territory into three separate princedoms.
• Italian princedoms often fought among themselves for control of trade routes.
• The Holy Roman Empire consisted of numerous princedoms and free cities.
• These ancient princedoms maintained their independence for centuries.