Copydom
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The state or condition of being copied, or of being a copy. uncountable
"The contrast between parts which he chose to retouch for his own gratification and parts which he left in their feeble state of copydom is sufficiently exhibited by the section where the procession reaches the corner of the room with the figure of [...]"
- 2 The sphere, influence, or world of copying. uncountable
"The trouble is that in these days the Goliaths of copydom are all tricked out and cumbered with armor of various kinds, from layouts to ten finished proofs in as many colors, for an advertisement."
Example
More examples"The contrast between parts which he chose to retouch for his own gratification and parts which he left in their feeble state of copydom is sufficiently exhibited by the section where the procession reaches the corner of the room with the figure of [...]"
Etymology
From copy + -dom.
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