Palatinate: meaning, definitions and examples
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palatinate
[ หpรฆl.ษหtษชn.eษชt ]
historical region
A palatinate historically refers to a region ruled by a count palatine, where the ruler held judicial and administrative powers equivalent to those of a king. These territories were often semi-autonomous and could be part of a larger kingdom or empire. The term has its roots in medieval European governance.
Synonyms
county, principality, province.
Examples of usage
- The Palatinate was a significant area in the Holy Roman Empire.
- She studied the history of the Electoral Palatinate.
- Feudal lords in the Palatinate exercised considerable power.
- The rebellion affected many regions including the Palatinate.
Translations
Translations of the word "palatinate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น palatinado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคเคฟเคจเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Pfalz
๐ฎ๐ฉ palatinat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ palatynat
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใใฃใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท palatinat
๐ช๐ธ palatinado
๐น๐ท palatinat
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ผํฐ๋ค์ดํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงูุงุชููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ palatinรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ palatinรกt
๐จ๐ณ ๆฎๆณๅฐ่จ
๐ธ๐ฎ palatinat
๐ฎ๐ธ palatinate
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะปะฐัะธะฝะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ palatinat
๐ฒ๐ฝ palatinado
Etymology
The term 'palatinate' derives from the Latin word 'palatinus', which relates to a palace or the inner court. Originally, in the Roman Empire, 'palatinus' referred to officials who were associated with the emperor's palace. In medieval Europe, this concept evolved, with the title of 'count palatine' emerging in various regions, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. These counts were granted extensive powers to govern specific territories independently. The Palatinate, known as 'Pfalz' in German, became notable during the Reformation and Thirty Years' War, affecting its role and governance throughout history. Today, the term is more historical, and while some regions still use it in their titles, it encapsulates a significant part of European feudal governance.