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
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Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12

Word Statistics

Length
12
Syllables
4
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