suzerain

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/, /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯n/

Noun

suzerain (plural suzerains)

1. A dominant nation or state which has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which has domestic autonomy.
2. A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

Translations

• French: suzerain
• German: Oberherr, Oberstaat, Suzerän
• Russian: сюзере́н

Translations

• German: Lehnsherr
• Russian: сюзере́н

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