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suzerains

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Putin's propaganda really likes to portray allies as suzerains and vassals to turn them against each other.

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Quick take

(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of suzerains gathered in one view.

noun

(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

noun

(international politics) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for suzerains.

noun

(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

noun

(international politics) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.

Example sentences

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Putin's propaganda really likes to portray allies as suzerains and vassals to turn them against each other.

2

And the States are suzerains of their Counties (thus being vavasours of the Federal governement!).

3

International relations in general are characterized by an amoral state of anarchy, there is no right and wrong, only suzerains and clients.

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Managing proxies, puppets and suzerains is an important part of a global empire.

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Are the States of the US suzerains of the Federal government?

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HK/Macao qualify, but historically had more support from their suzerains.

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One of the historical suzerains of Egypt?

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>> Are the States of the US suzerains of the Federal government?

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use suzerains in a sentence?

Putin's propaganda really likes to portray allies as suzerains and vassals to turn them against each other.

What does suzerains mean?

(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

What part of speech is suzerains?

suzerains is commonly used as noun.