noun

majordomo

Majordomo (noun) means the head servant or official in a royal Spanish or Italian household; later, any head servant in a wealthy household in a foreign country; a leading servant or butler.

noun

The head servant or official in a royal Spanish or Italian household; later, any head servant in a wealthy household in a foreign country; a leading servant or butler.

A manager of a hacienda, ranch or estate.

Any overseer, organizer, person in command.

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Etymology

From Italian maggiordomo and Spanish mayordomo, from Late Latin maior domūs (“steward”), from Latin maior (“main, principal”) + genitive singular of domus (“household”).

Rhymes for majordomo

FOMO Como homo tomo momo promo Shlomo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of majordomo?

"majordomo" (noun) means the head servant or official in a royal Spanish or Italian household; later, any head servant in a wealthy household in a foreign country; a leading servant or butler.

What are the different meanings of majordomo?

"majordomo" has 3 main meanings: 1. The head servant or official in a royal Spanish or Italian household; later, any head servant in a wealthy household in a foreign country; a leading servant or butler; 2. A manager of a hacienda, ranch or estate; 3. Any overseer, organizer, person in command.