Meaning of turfdom | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The sport of horse racing
   uncountable
2. Territoriality
   uncountable
3. A private domain, especially in academic settings
   countable

Examples

“The eyes of turfdom are turned tomorrow to the Blue Grass stakes at Lexington […]”

“Monastics of all ages should be on the lookout for the danger of turfdom. Having been given a job to do, they make⟳ it into their kingdom where no one else may enter⟳.”

“It may be necessary to meet⟳ in private with one or more of the senior staff to remind⟳ them that the organization is looking to build⟳ teams, not turfdoms.”

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