suzerain

UK
/ˈsuː.zə.reɪn/
US
/ˈsuː.zə.reɪn/

Übersetzungen

suzerainsubstantiv
suzerains
Pl.
UK
/ˈsuː.zə.reɪn/
US
/ˈsuː.zə.reɪn/
The suzerain granted the vassal land in exchange for loyalty.
Сюзерен предоставил вассалу землю в обмен на верность.
suzerainadjektiv
UK
/ˈsuːzəreɪn/
US
/ˈsuːzəˌreɪn/
Relational adjective indicating possession or exercise of suzerainty

Definitionen

suzerainsubstantiv
A sovereign or state having some control over another state that is internally autonomous.
The suzerain allowed the vassal state to govern itself, but retained control over its foreign affairs.
A feudal overlord to whom allegiance and service are due.
The baron pledged his loyalty to the suzerain in exchange for protection and land.
suzerainadjektiv
Exercising suzerainty; having overlord authority over a vassal state or territory.
The suzerain power demanded annual tribute from its dependencies.