major-domo
معنی کامل و مثالها
/mā´jǝr dō´mō/n.,pl.
● (در کاخها و خانههای اشرافی) سرپیشخدمت، مباشر کل
● (مزاح آمیز) پیشخدمت، نوکر، مستخدم
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Major: from Latin "major" meaning "greater". Domo: from Latin "domus" meaning "house".
مثال
- The major-domo was responsible for managing the household staff.
- In the 19th century, major-domos played a crucial role in wealthy households.
- The major-domo ensured that all the guests were properly attended to.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- the chief steward or butler of a great household