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protectorate

noun

/prəˈtɛktərət/

Meaning

A state that is controlled and protected by another.

The small country became a protectorate of the empire.

colony, dependency, territory, dominion

independence, sovereignty

British protectorate, colonial protectorate, protectorate state

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system...

a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat

A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist