princely state
princely state · princely states
A political state, in the widest sense, which is ruled as or like a principality in…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.
Meaning
2 sensesA 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.
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.
(India, Pakistan, historical)A vassal state under the indirect rule of the British Raj, which is governed by an Indian ruler.
Examples
1 sentencesThe Holy Roman Empire was a confederation of princely states in Germany.
Forms
plural: princely states| Singular | princely state |
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