principate
- noun
- /ˈprɪn.sɪ.pət/
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principado
- The prince governed the principate with fairness and wisdom, earning the respect of his people.
Examples
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The small principate was known for its beautiful castles and rich history.
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After years of conflict, the principate finally achieved independence from its neighboring kingdom.
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The principate of Wales is known for its rich history.
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The principates in Europe often had unique cultures.
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The small principate was known for its beautiful castles and rich history.
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After years of conflict, the principate finally achieved independence from its neighboring kingdom.
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The prince governed the principate with fairness and wisdom, earning the respect of his people.
Synonyms
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A country ruled by a king or queen
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A small country ruled by a prince
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A territory ruled by a duke or duchess
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A region of land ruled by a person with a high royal title
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A small country that a prince rules
A country ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess
A land area controlled by a ruler or state
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Morphology
principate = prince (transparent) = princip + ate
Formed from 'prince' + the suffix '-ate' to indicate a domain or status related to a prince, a meaning that is directly derivable for learners.
Etymology
Principate comes from the old Latin word princeps, which means 'first' and is the source of the English word prince. So a principate is a territory ruled by a prince, literally the ruler or 'first' person of that place.