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sultan

 

[ หˆsสŒltษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ruler

A sultan is a ruler, especially the ruler of an Islamic country.

Synonyms

emperor, king, monarch.

Examples of usage

  • The sultan of Brunei is one of the richest individuals in the world.
  • The Ottoman sultans ruled over a vast empire for centuries.
Context #2 | Noun

title

Sultan is also a title of respect for a king or ruler in some Muslim countries.

Synonyms

emperor, king, monarch.

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Word Description / Examples
sultan

Used to describe the ruler of a Muslim country, particularly in the Middle East or regions formerly part of the Ottoman Empire.

  • The sultan decreed a new law to be followed by all citizens
  • The lavish palace was the home of the reigning sultan
monarch

A general term for a sovereign head of state, whether king, queen, emperor, or empress. It is more formal and can be used in various contexts.

  • The monarch's decision brought peace to the nation
  • Monarchs have varying degrees of power depending on the country's government system
emperor

Applied to rulers of large empires, often spanning multiple nations. Think of historical figures like Roman emperors or the leaders of ancient China.

  • The Roman emperor ruled over a vast expanse of territories
  • Emperor Qin Shi Huang is famed for unifying China
king

Commonly used for the male ruler of a single country or kingdom. This term fits well in European historical contexts and fairy tales.

  • The king addressed his subjects from the castle balcony
  • King Arthur's legend is still cherished today

Examples of usage

  • The visiting sultan was welcomed with great ceremony.
  • The sultan bestowed honors upon his loyal subjects.

Translations

Translations of the word "sultan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sultรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเฅเคคเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sultan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sultan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะปั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ suล‚tan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒซใ‚ฟใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sultan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sultรกn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sultan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ํƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุทุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sultรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sultรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ไธน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sultan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ soldรกn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะปั‚ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ—แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sultan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sultรกn

Etymology

The word 'sultan' originated from the Arabic word 'sultฤn', which means authority or power. It was first used in the Islamic world to refer to a ruler or leader. Over time, the title of sultan became associated with the rulers of various Muslim empires, such as the Ottoman Empire. The term has since been used more broadly to refer to any Muslim ruler, whether in a formal political position or as a title of respect.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,204, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.