principalities
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"Districts of the capital are not separate principalities where you can walk around in white gloves and neglect your duties," he said, adding that he would not tolerate "sabotage".
From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2023
Under increasing pressure from foreign invaders, India splintered into rival principalities ruled by independent rajas, or princes.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
What fascinates me about Little Indias is that they are like little principalities in some ways, like a motherland or a homeland.
From Salon ● Dec. 1, 2022
“There is absolutely nothing you or any of the other powers and principalities can do to stop us.”
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
It’s actually made of seven emirates, which are like states, but more like principalities, because they’re owned by seven princes called emirs.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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