protectorate
16 points
English
12 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #46,237
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹʌtˈɛktɝːʌt/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural protectorates
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Rhymes
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Anagrams
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