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- [duhn-juh n]
- /ˈdʌn dʒən/
- /ˈdʌn.dʒən/
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- [duhn-juh n]
- /ˈdʌn dʒən/
Definitions of dungeon word
- abbreviation Technical meaning of DUNGEON Zork 3
- noun dungeon a strong, dark prison or cell, usually underground, as in a medieval castle. 1
- noun dungeon the keep or stronghold of a castle; donjon. 1
- noun dungeon A strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle. 1
- noun dungeon underground prison cell 1
- noun dungeon castle: fortified keep 1
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Origin of dungeon
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English dungeo(u)n, dongeoun, dungun < Middle French donjon < Vulgar Latin *domniōn- (stem of *domniō) keep, mastery, syncopated variant of *dominiōn- dominion
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Parts of speech for Dungeon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dungeon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dungeon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dungeon
noun dungeon
- cell — A cell is the smallest part of an animal or plant that is able to function independently. Every animal or plant is made up of millions of cells.
- vault — the act of vaulting.
- oubliette — a secret dungeon with an opening only in the ceiling, as in certain old castles.
- prison — a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
- gaol — to take into or hold in lawful custody; imprison.
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