protectorate

[US]/prə'tekt(ə)rət/
[UK]/prə'tɛktərət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. protectorate; a state that is controlled and protected by another sovereign state

Phrases & Collocations

colonial protectorate

Example Sentences

He had been Governor of a British Protectorate.

a French protectorate had been established over Tunis.

It orbits an inhospitable ice world named Orto Plutonia, which was a protectorate of the Pantorans.

The country was established as a protectorate of a larger nation.

The protectorate provided military support to the smaller state.

The treaty established a protectorate over the disputed territory.

The colonial power declared the region a protectorate to maintain control.

The protectorate granted autonomy to the local government.

The protectorate was tasked with overseeing the development of the region.

The indigenous people sought independence from the foreign protectorate.

The protectorate's role was to ensure stability in the region.

The protectorate was established to prevent outside interference in local affairs.

The protectorate signed a trade agreement with neighboring countries.

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