protectorate

UK
/prəˈtɛktərət/
US
/prəˈtɛktərɪt/

Traducciones

protectoratenoun
protectorates
pl
UK
/prəˈtɛktərət/
US
/prəˈtɛktərɪt/
The country became a protectorate of the larger empire.
Страна стала протекторатом более крупной империи.
Sinónimos
client state
vassal state
satellite state
protectorateadjective
UK
/prəˈtɛk.tər.ət/
US
/prəˈtɛk.tɚ.ət/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "protectorate administration"

Definiciones

protectoratenoun
A state or territory that is protected and partially controlled by a stronger state.
The small island nation became a protectorate of the larger empire to ensure its security.
The relationship or system by which a stronger state protects and partially controls a weaker one.
During the late 19th century, protectorate over the sultanate allowed the empire to dominate its foreign affairs.
protectorateadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a protectorate.
The new laws were enforced by the protectorate authorities.