Sultanate: meaning, definitions and examples

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sultanate

 

[ sสŒl.tษ™n.et ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political domain

A sultanate is a state or territory governed by a sultan, who is a ruler in various Islamic countries. The term encompasses both the position of the sultan and the political structure under his leadership. Sultans historically wielded significant political and military power, often ruling over large and diverse populations.

Synonyms

dominion, empire, kingdom, realm

Examples of usage

  • The sultanate of Oman has a rich cultural heritage.
  • The decline of the Ottoman sultanate changed the political landscape of the region.
  • The sultanate was known for its efficient administration.
  • Many sultanates existed in the Indian subcontinent during the medieval period.

Translations

Translations of the word "sultanate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sultanato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคคเคพเคจเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sultanat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sultanat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะปั‚ะฐะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sultanat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒซใ‚ฟใƒณๅ›ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sultanat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sultanato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sultanlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ํƒ„๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู„ุทู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sultanรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sultanรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ไธนๅ›ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sultanat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบltanat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะปั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ—แƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sultanlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sultanato

Etymology

The word 'sultanate' has its origins in the Arabic term 'sultฤn,' which means 'authority' or 'power.' The title of sultan was historically used by Muslim rulers who had sovereign authority over a territory. The use of the term became widespread during the medieval period, particularly with the rise of various Islamic empires. Sultans were often seen as both political and religious leaders. As Islamic governance spread, the concept of a sultanate emerged, where sultans ruled over their domains with a blend of religious authority and political power. This structure allowed for local governance under the overarching control of the sultan, often leading to the establishment of rich cultural traditions in arts, architecture, and governance in those regions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,592 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.