What does "muscledom" mean?

The state of being very muscular; condition of possessing well-developed muscles.

What is a synonym for "muscledom"?

Common synonyms include: muscularity, muscularity.

Pronounced //ˈmʌs.əl.dəm//.

//ˈmʌs.əl.dəm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
The state of being very muscular; condition of possessing well-developed muscles. uncountable
"Not like the boys at my school, who were still in the early stages of muscledom (not that they'd ever admit it)."
2
The collective field and sport of physical culture, including bodybuilding. uncountable
"The resulting feud between Hoffman and the Weiders, where money, power, and ego were at stake, consumed about two decades, as both parties vied for control of muscledom."

"Not like the boys at my school, who were still in the early stages of muscledom (not that they'd ever admit it)."

From muscle + -dom.

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