princely state

English

noun
Definitions
  • A political state, in the widest sense, which is ruled as or like a principality in the generic sense, regardless of the ruler's actual title and rank.

Etymology

Compound from English princely + English state (phase of matter).

Origin

English

state

Gloss

phase of matter

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