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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