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sultanic

sultanic

1 9.0
Relating to a ruler in some Muslim countries, for example the Ottoman Empire
  • adjective
: sultánico
  • They may also have had an additional reason for trusting the Giovio portraits: perhaps someone in Istanbul remembered that Nigari's sultanic portraits eventually reached Giovio's hands.

Examples

  • Especially popular are Sultanic ceremonial copperware and reproductions of domestic objects.

    Academic text (2009)

  • There was something driven, self-haunted, about Taleb when he came back, as though he were in search of the biggest, most sultanic identity he could find and wrap around himself so as never to be anonymous again.

    Fiction book (1993)

  • Algeria's efforts in the Arab world to link the Sahrawi's struggle to that of the Palestinians have fallen on deaf ears, as sultanic solidarity.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The museum displayed a collection of exquisite sultanic artifacts from the Ottoman Empire.

  • The opulent palace featured sultanic architecture, showcasing intricate designs and lavish decorations.

  • During the festival, traditional sultanic music filled the air, captivating all who listened.

Synonyms

monarchical
vssultanic
2 8.2

Relating to a country ruled by a king or queen

is specific to a particular royal title rather than a general royal system
monarchic
vssultanic
1 7.9

A government in which a king or queen rules

is linked to one cultural royal title and region rather than general sovereign rule
monarchal
vssultanic
1 8.6

Having to do with kings or queens and their government

is tied to a specific royal title and territory rather than general royal rule
sheikhly
vssultanic
8.6

A style that looks rich and noble like an important traditional leader

is about political office and state rule rather than personal style or appearance

Surface Forms

sultanic positive

Morphology

sultanic = sultan (transparent) = sultan + ic

Formed by the productive noun + -ic adjective pattern meaning 'relating to a sultan', which is directly inferable by learners who know 'sultan'.

Etymology

Sultanic comes from sultan, which comes from the Arabic sulṭān meaning 'ruler' or 'authority'. So sultanic simply means 'like a sultan' or 'relating to a sultan's rule'.