protectorate

noun
UK: /prəˈtektərət/
US: /prəˈtektərət/

  1. A country that is controlled and protected by a more powerful country.

    1. The small nation became a protectorate of its larger neighbor.
    2. After the war, the region was established as a protectorate under international supervision to ensure stability.

  2. The relationship between a strong country and a weaker one that it protects.

    1. The treaty established a protectorate, ensuring the smaller nation's security.
    2. The local population resented the protectorate because it felt like a form of disguised colonialism.

Synonyms

dependency colony territory

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protectorate" in English means: A country that is controlled and protected by a more powerful country., The relationship between a strong country and a weaker one that it protects..

The phonetic transcription of "protectorate" is /prəˈtektərət/ in British English and /prəˈtektərət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protectorate": dependency, colony, territory.

Example usage of "protectorate": "The small nation became a protectorate of its larger neighbor.". More examples on the page.