vassal
noun/ˈvæsəl/
Frequency rank: #14,143 most common English word
Meaning
A person or state that is subordinate to and owes loyalty and service to a more powerful ruler or nation.
Example sentence
The small kingdom became vassal to the powerful empire after losing the war.
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