suzerain
A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
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- (noun) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
- (noun) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.
Meanings
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noun A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
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noun A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.
Summary
A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
- (noun) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
- (noun) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.