C2 noun #94,913 most common

suzerain

UK /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/ | US /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/

A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.

suzerain in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
  • (noun) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
  2. 2
    noun A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.
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