ealdorman Definition
- 1a high-ranking member of Anglo-Saxon nobility
- 2a governor of one of the great divisions of England under the Anglo-Saxons
Using ealdorman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ealdorman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ealdorman was responsible for maintaining law and order in his region.
Example
The king appointed him as the ealdorman of Wessex.
ealdorman Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ealdorman
Example
He was appointed as the shire ealdorman of Kent.
ealdormanry
the office, rank, or jurisdiction of an ealdorman
Example
He served in the ealdormanry of Mercia.
ealdorman-like
having the qualities or characteristics of an ealdorman
Example
He carried himself in an ealdorman-like manner, commanding respect from all those around him.
Origins of ealdorman
from Old English 'ealdorman', meaning 'elder man'
Summary: ealdorman in Brief
'Ealdorman' [ˈɛldəmən] refers to a high-ranking member of Anglo-Saxon nobility or a governor of one of the great divisions of England under the Anglo-Saxons. It is synonymous with 'earl,' 'thane,' 'baron,' and 'lord.' Examples include 'The ealdorman was responsible for maintaining law and order in his region.' and 'The king appointed him as the ealdorman of Wessex.'
