Major-domo
noun
The head servant in a large house, who has a high status and gives orders to other servants.
The major-domo greeted us at the entrance of the mansion and guided us all the way to the dining room.
Often appears as...
- appointed as major-domo
- major-domo of the house
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who speaks, makes arrangements, or takes charge for another.
During the conference, the company's major-domo announced the new partnerships.
Often appears as...
- major-domo announced
- major-domo in charge of
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The head servant in a large house, who has a high status and gives orders to other servants.
The major-domo greeted us at the entrance of the mansion and guided us all the way to the dining room.
Often appears as...
- appointed as major-domo
- major-domo of the house
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who speaks, makes arrangements, or takes charge for another.
During the conference, the company's major-domo announced the new partnerships.
Often appears as...
- major-domo announced
- major-domo in charge of
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Distinguished Servant
Major-domo is a respected position often found in large, upscale households.
Upon arriving, we were introduced to the major-domo, who ensured our visit was perfect.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Usage
The term is more common in historical or formal settings, not in everyday modern language.
In the period drama, the countess relies heavily on her major-domo.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Figure
Major-domo signifies someone with power and authority among the staff in a household.
The major-domo quickly resolved the problem among the kitchen staff.
Pro Tip 1/3Distinguished Servant
Major-domo is a respected position often found in large, upscale households.
Upon arriving, we were introduced to the major-domo, who ensured our visit was perfect.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Usage
The term is more common in historical or formal settings, not in everyday modern language.
In the period drama, the countess relies heavily on her major-domo.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Figure
Major-domo signifies someone with power and authority among the staff in a household.
The major-domo quickly resolved the problem among the kitchen staff.
Pro Tip 1/3Distinguished Servant
Major-domo is a respected position often found in large, upscale households.
Upon arriving, we were introduced to the major-domo, who ensured our visit was perfect.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Modern Usage
The term is more common in historical or formal settings, not in everyday modern language.
In the period drama, the countess relies heavily on her major-domo.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Figure
Major-domo signifies someone with power and authority among the staff in a household.
The major-domo quickly resolved the problem among the kitchen staff.
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