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Dual Monarchy

American  

noun

  1. the kingdom of Austria-Hungary 1867–1918.


Dual Monarchy British  

noun

  1. the monarchy of Austria-Hungary from 1867 to 1918

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In the capitals of the dual monarchy, Jews were 10% of Vienna’s population and nearly 20% of Budapest’s, and even more prominent in the professions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Part of the story’s tension stems from Elisabeth’s role in the empire’s dual monarchy, which makes her leader of two countries she has no real say over.

From New York Times

No one embodies the dual nature of the Dual Monarchy’s appeal better than Stefan Zweig, an Austrian novelist with a cult following.

From Economist

The Serbs wanted to destroy the so-called “dual monarchy,” which in turn believed it had to impose “regime change” in Belgrade.

From Forbes

Hungary's most prized wine comes from the Tokaj region Hungary became co-equal partner with Austria in a dual monarchy in the mid-19th century after an unsuccessful revolt against the Habsburgs in 1848.

From BBC