mordomia

Portuguese

Etymology

From mordomo +‎ -ia.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /moʁ.doˈmi.ɐ/ [moɦ.doˈmi.ɐ]
    • (São Paulo) IPA(key): /moɾ.doˈmi.ɐ/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /moʁ.doˈmi.ɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /moɻ.doˈmi.a/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /muɾ.duˈmi.ɐ/ [muɾ.ðuˈmi.ɐ]

  • Hyphenation: mor‧do‧mi‧a

Noun

mordomia f (plural mordomias)

  1. the role, post or function of a butler
    Synonym: mordomado
  2. benefit given by the State to high civil workers, usually including shelter, food and general services
  3. (informal, by extension) any benefit or privilege, especially if obtained without effort or payment
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