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suzerain

/ˈsuː.zə.reɪn/

Translations

suzerainnoun

suzerains

/ˈsuː.zə.reɪn/

The suzerain granted the vassal land in exchange for loyalty.

Сюзерен предоставил вассалу землю в обмен на верность.

Synonyms

suzerainadjective

/ˈsuːzəreɪn/

/ˈsuːzəˌreɪn/

Relational adjective indicating possession or exercise of suzerainty

suzerainnoun

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.

suzerainadjective

Exercising suzerainty; having overlord authority over a vassal state or territory.

The suzerain power demanded annual tribute from its dependencies.