princely state

English - Turkish

Definition of princely state in English Turkish dictionary

soylu devlet

English - English

Definition of princely state in English English dictionary

A political state, in the widest sense, which is ruled as or like a principality in the generic sense, regardless of the ruler's actual title and rank

The term princely states is generally used for the feudal domains of native potentates maintained under indirect rule in European colonies, mainly British India where there were hundreds of them, while Western princes are said to reign over 'principalities'.

{i} principality, state ruled by a prince

Hyphenation

prince·ly state

Turkish pronunciation

prînsli steyt

Pronunciation

/ˈprənslē ˈstāt/ /ˈprɪnsliː ˈsteɪt/

Etymology

() princely (from prince 'monarchic ruler' + -ly) + state