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- [prin-suh-pal-i-tee]
- /ˌprɪn səˈpæl ɪ ti/
- /ˌprɪn.sɪˈpæl.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prin-suh-pal-i-tee]
- /ˌprɪn səˈpæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of principality word
- noun plural principality a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire. 1
- noun plural principality the position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power. 1
- noun plural principality the rule of a prince of a small or subordinate state. 1
- noun plural principality the Principality, British. Wales. 1
- noun plural principality principalities, Theology. an order of angels. Compare angel (def 1). supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephes. 6:12. 1
- noun plural principality Obsolete. preeminence. 1
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Origin of principality
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English principalite < Old French < Late Latin prīncipālitās first place, superiority (Medieval Latin: authority or territory of a prince). See principal, -ity
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Parts of speech for Principality
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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principality popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
principality usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for principality
noun principality
- area — An area is a particular part of a town, a country, a region, or the world.
- inhabitancy — place of residence; habitation.
- kingdom — a state or government having a king or queen as its head.
- nation — Carry or Carrie (Amelia Moore) 1846–1911, U.S. temperance leader.
- duchy — the territory ruled by a duke or duchess.
Top questions with principality
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