protectorate
noun/prəˈtɛktərɪt/
Frequency rank: #14,385 most common English word
Meaning
A territory that is controlled and protected by a stronger country, while retaining some degree of self-governance.
Example sentence
The small island became protectorate under the authority of a powerful neighboring nation.
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