protectorate
noun /prə'tɛktərɪt/
- Definition
- a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'protectorate': She showed great protectorate during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12