sultan
the sovereign of an Islamic country.
(often initial capital letter) any of the former sovereigns of Turkey.
any absolute ruler or despot.
Origin of sultan
1Other words from sultan
- sul·tan·ic [suhl-tan-ik], /sʌlˈtæn ɪk/, adjective
- sul·tan·like, adjective
- sul·tan·ship, noun
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How to use sultan in a sentence
These recruits, in turn, were expected to fill up positions in the administration and more importantly serve as loyal followers of the sultan and his amirs.
Mamluks: The Incredible Islamic Slave-Warriors of Egypt | Dattatreya Mandal | June 23, 2022 | Realm of HistoryOver time, the sultan formed his core bodyguards and crack troops from these slaves – as is evident from the recorded Jamdariyah guard and the Bahriyah regiment.
Mamluks: The Incredible Islamic Slave-Warriors of Egypt | Dattatreya Mandal | June 23, 2022 | Realm of HistoryWhile the revamped regime has enabled sultan to make a modest living for herself, at the much higher end of the economic spectrum, it has also allowed the generously-funded new Saudi sports industry to flourish.
Saudi Arabia Faces Accusations of ‘Sportswashing.’ For Young Saudis, It’s a Chance to Enjoy New Freedoms | Vivienne Walt / Jeddah | December 10, 2021 | TimeShe eventually married the sultan, and served as a diplomat, political adviser, and his eyes and ears while he was away.
Ricky Gervais, the sultan of scorn, uttered that cheeky bit while emceeing the Golden Globes ceremony a few years back.
The Golden Globes Sobers Up (Sort Of): Years of Ridicule and Bribery Rumors Scares HFPA Straight | Marlow Stern | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
As a teenager, I was the mistress of his brother—who ‘gave’ me as a gift to the sultan.
And yet it is the privilege of the prince and the sultan to misbehave.
How the Sultan of Brunei Violated His Sharia Law With Me | Jillian Lauren | May 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt the time, the sultan was the wealthiest man in the world.
How the Sultan of Brunei Violated His Sharia Law With Me | Jillian Lauren | May 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJust two weeks later, the sultan issued his decree that shariah, Islamic law, would be the new law of the land.
Then came the sultan (Abdul Hamid) himself in an open carriage, closely surrounded and guarded by officers.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowIn truth, the sultan of Sulu was probably quite as unable as he was unwilling to carry out its provisions.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe sultan declared he could never receive the Governor with such splendour, but he wanted him to promise to return his visit.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanOnly half convinced and full of suspicion, the sultan walked on in a daze, as though he were going to his last doom.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe sultan of Turkey issued a firman granting new rights and privileges to his Christian subjects.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
British Dictionary definitions for sultan
/ (ˈsʌltən) /
the sovereign of a Muslim country, esp of the former Ottoman Empire
an arbitrary ruler; despot
a small domestic fowl with a white crest and heavily feathered legs and feet: originated in Turkey
Origin of sultan
1Derived forms of sultan
- sultanic (sʌlˈtænɪk), adjective
- sultan-like, adjective
- sultanship, noun
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