khanate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The polity ruled by a khan, comprising one or more tribes or clans; a state or dominion ruled by this polity; its territory.
noun
  1. Alternative form of khanate.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːneɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-khanate.wav

Word forms

khanate khanates chanate

Etymology

From khan + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).

Derived words

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