The realm, domain, or social system of the Elks (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks); the world or sphere of Elk membership.
From 'elk' + '-dom' (realm or domain suffix, as in 'kingdom' or 'wisdom'). It specifically refers to the sphere of the fraternal organization.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks became one of America's most influential fraternal organizations—'elkdom' represents a whole parallel social structure of charity work and brotherhood that peaked in the mid-20th century.
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