protectorate
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/prəˈtektərət/
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/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.
R
The condition of being controlled and protected by another country.
Under the French protectorate, the region experienced significant cultural changes.
translation
A country that is looked after and controlled by another stronger country.; The condition of being controlled and protected by another country.
Word Forms
Plural
protectorates