A majordomo is a person who speaks, makes arrangements, or takes charge for another. Typically, the term refers to the highest (major) person of a household (domo) staff, one who acts on behalf of the (often absent) owner of a typically large residence. Similar terms include castellan, chamberlain, seneschal, Mayor of the Palace, maître d'hôtel, butler and steward. The term also refers, more informally, to someone who oversees the day-to-day responsibilities of a business enterprise. [1]
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[edit] Etymology
The etymology is from mayordomo (Spanish) and major domus (Latin); similarly in French "majordome", in Italian "maggiordomo", in Portuguese "mordomo".
[edit] Responsibilities
- See also: Household management
The majordomo is responsible for the management of a household or business. Majordomos were common in Europe until feudalism decreased in importance and the landed aristocracy no longer had the means to employ them.
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