Definitions

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  • noun uncountable The sport of horse racing
  • noun uncountable Territoriality
  • noun countable A private domain, especially in academic settings

Etymologies

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turf +‎ -dom

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Examples

  • Undefeated in four starts, including a dominating win in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, three year old Uncle Mo is the current media darling of turfdom.

    Liz O'Connell: Meet Uncle Mo Liz O'Connell 2011

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