dom
/dɑm/
noun
- A title used for certain Catholic clergy, especially Benedictine and Carthusian monks.
- The monastery's library was organized by Dom Bernard.
- Visitors often asked Dom Thomas for spiritual advice.
- Dom Gregory led the morning prayers at the abbey.
- A title used in Portugal and Brazil for members of the royal family or high-ranking nobles, equivalent to 'Lord' or 'Sir'.
- In Portuguese history, Dom Henrique was known as Prince Henry the Navigator.
- The letter was addressed to Dom Afonso, Duke of Braganza.
- Dom Pedro was the emperor of Brazil in the 19th century.