word
Protectorate
Pruh-TEH-ktur-uht
/prʌˈtɛktɜːrʌt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
protectorate
Dictionary meaning
A state or territory partly controlled by, but not a possession of, a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs.
Examples
- The Marshall Islands are a protectorate of the United States.
Synonyms: associated state
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