Bailiwick — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbā-li-ˌwik/ bai·li·wick

Meaning & Definition of Bailiwick

Bailiwick (noun)

  1. the office or jurisdiction of a bailiff
  2. the sphere in which one has superior knowledge or authority, a special domain

Bailiwick (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

    "questions about organization of the fund drive are my bailiwick"

    similar: area, arena, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk
    related: frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width, subfield, subspecialty

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bailiwick

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bailiwick:

area, arena, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

Related Words for Bailiwick

frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width, subfield, subspecialty

Origin & Etymology of Bailiwick

Middle English baillifwik, from baillif + wik dwelling place, village, from Old English wīc, from Latin vicus village vicinity

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bailiwick

What does "Bailiwick" mean?

"Bailiwick" means the office or jurisdiction of a bailiff. As a noun, it is defined as: the office or jurisdiction of a bailiff.

What is another word for "Bailiwick"?

Other words for "Bailiwick" include area, arena, barony, business, circle, demesne, department and discipline. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bailiwick" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bailiwick"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bailiwick". Common alternatives include area, arena, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain and element.

How do you use "Bailiwick" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bailiwick" in a sentence: "questions about organization of the fund drive are my bailiwick".

Is "Bailiwick" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bailiwick" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Bailiwick"?

"Bailiwick" is pronounced /ˈbā-li-ˌwik/ and divided into syllables as bai·li·wick.

What is the origin of the word "Bailiwick"?

"Bailiwick" comes from Middle English baillifwik, from baillif + wik dwelling place, village, from Old English wīc, from Latin vicus village vicinity. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Bailiwick" meaning "a region of activity, knowledge, or influence"?

When "Bailiwick" (noun) means a region of activity, knowledge, or influence, synonyms include area, arena, barony, business, circle and demesne.