protectorate
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/prəˈtektərət/
🇬🇧
/prəˈtektərət/
noun
R
A country that is looked after and controlled by another stronger country.
The small nation became a British protectorate to ensure its safety.
这个小国成为了英国的保护国以确保其安全。
R
The condition of being controlled and protected by another country.
Under the French protectorate, the region experienced significant cultural changes.
在法国的保护下，这个地区经历了显著的文化变化。
translation
保护国, 受保护状态
词形变化
Plural
protectorates