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protectorate
prəˈtɛktərət
noun
protektorat
Definition
A state or territory that is controlled and protected by a stronger, more powerful state.
Examples
The small island nation became a protectorate of the larger empire for security.
Małe państwo wyspiarskie stało się protektoratem większego imperium dla bezpieczeństwa.
Historically, many regions were established as protectorates to maintain stability.
Historycznie, wiele regionów było ustanawianych jako protektoraty w celu utrzymania stabilności.
Synonyms
Collocations
establish a protectorateBritish protectoratecolonial protectorate
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