principality — a state ruled by a prince; a territory under the sovereignty of a prince or princess
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state ruled by a prince; a territory under the sovereignty of a prince or princess
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/
Korean meaning: 공국, 공작령 (왕자나 공작이 통치하는 나라나 영토)
Korean pronunciation: 프린시**팰**러티
Example Sentences
- The principality of Monaco is so small that you can walk across it in 30 minutes - probably faster than finding a parking spot there!
- Liechtenstein is a principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria.
- He inherited the principality from his father and now rules over 500 people and 2 cows.
principality
NOUN//ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti//
a state ruled by a prince; a territory under the sovereignty of a prince or princess
a state ruled by a prince; a territory under the sovereignty of a prince or princess
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A principality tests personality against reality.
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Origin
라틴어 'principalis'(주요한, 첫 번째의)에서 유래. 로마 시대에 황제의 첫 번째 시민이라는 뜻의 'princeps'에서 발전하여, 중세 시대에 왕자나 공작이 다스리는 영토를 가리키게 되었습니다.
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“The principality of Monaco is so small that you can walk across it in 30 minutes - probably faster than finding a parking spot there!”
“Liechtenstein is a principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria.”
“He inherited the principality from his father and now rules over 500 people and 2 cows.”
“The medieval principality was known for its strategic location along trade routes.”
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