palatine
- noun
- /ˈpælətɪn/
- Archaic
:
conde palatino
- Many palatines were chosen from the emperor’s close advisers and confidants.
Examples
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During the reign of Augustus, the palatine wielded great influence over legal decisions.
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The palatine was responsible for overseeing important state rituals and ceremonies.
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The palatine held significant power during the Middle Ages.
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Many palatines were advisors to kings and queens.
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The king appointed a palatine to govern the newly conquered territory on his behalf.
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In ancient Rome, a palatine often held significant power and influence in local governance.
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During the medieval period, the palatine was responsible for maintaining law and order within his domain.
Synonyms
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5.3
A person from a high social family with a title
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A man from a high social class who has a title
A noble who rules a small area with royal power in medieval Europe
A lord who ruled part of a country with nearly all power in the Middle Ages
A man who owned and ruled land and the people who worked it in old times
Compounds
- Specialized
An artery that carries blood to the roof of the mouth and nearby parts of the face
- Specialized
One of two small bones at the back of the mouth that help form the nose and eye sockets
- Specialized
A small soft piece of body tissue at the back of the throat that helps fight infection
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A blood vessel that carries blood from the roof of the mouth to a vein in the face
Surface Forms
Etymology
Palatine comes from the Latin word palatium, 'palace'; a palatine was someone who worked in the ruler's palace and therefore had special court rights, which is why the word now means a noble or official with royal privileges.