tributary state
A state that is subject to another and has to pay regular tribute to the latter as a…A state that is subject to another and has to pay regular tribute to the latter as a token of submission.
» During the 15th century, the Ryukyu Kingdom was a tributary state of Imperial China.
Während des 15. Jahrhunderts war das Königreich Ryūkyū dem kaiserlichen China tributpflichtig. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 senses(historical)A state that is subject to another and has to pay regular tribute to the latter as a token of submission.
Examples
1 sentencesDuring the 15th century, the Ryukyu Kingdom was a tributary state of Imperial China.
deWährend des 15. Jahrhunderts war das Königreich Ryūkyū dem kaiserlichen China tributpflichtig. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Forms
plural: tributary states| Singular | tributary state |
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Word family
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