suzerain Synonyms
suzerain Meaning
Wordnet
suzerain (n)
a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
suzerain Sentence Examples
- The suzerain exercised nominal authority over the vassal states in his realm.
- The Byzantine emperor retained his suzerainty over certain Balkan and Slavic territories.
- The French king acted as suzerain over the dukes of Brittany and Normandy.
- The Mongol suzerains demanded tribute and military assistance from their subjugated kingdoms.
- The British Empire's suzerainty over Egypt diminished after World War I.
- The suzerain had the right to appoint officials in the vassal states.
- The Ottomon sultan claimed suzerainty over the Caucasus states.
- The Safavid dynasty established suzerainty over much of the Middle East.
- The suzerain's power was often limited by the strength of the vassal states.
- The concept of suzerainty has resurfaced in modern international relations to describe the influence of superpowers over smaller nations.
FAQs About the word suzerain
a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs
king, ruler, satrap, emir, Caesar, tsar, queen, potentate, amir, shah
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The suzerain exercised nominal authority over the vassal states in his realm.
The Byzantine emperor retained his suzerainty over certain Balkan and Slavic territories.
The French king acted as suzerain over the dukes of Brittany and Normandy.
The Mongol suzerains demanded tribute and military assistance from their subjugated kingdoms.
