principality
Americannoun
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a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire.
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the position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power.
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the rule of a prince of a small or subordinate state.
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British. the Principality, Wales.
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Theology. principalities,
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an order of angels.
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supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephesians 6:12.
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Obsolete. preeminence.
noun
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a territory ruled by a prince
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a territory from which a prince draws his title
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the dignity or authority of a prince
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of principality
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English principalite, from Old French, from Late Latin prīncipālitās “first place, superiority” ( Medieval Latin: “authority or territory of a prince”). See principal, -ity
Example Sentences
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Iain Mansfield, chief executive officer at Principality Building Society, said "modest" house price growth in Wales was likely to continue.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The Prince of Wales will be cheering on Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff later when they take on Italy in the Six Nations.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The match will take place at the 28,000-capacity Cardiff City Stadium rather than the city's Principality Stadium, the base of the Wales rugby side.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Fiji beat Wales 24-19 when the teams last met at the Principality Stadium in a 2024 November international.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
But unfortunately he was only the younger son of a Royal Duke, and could offer her nothing better than a small, insignificant Principality and an income hardly sufficient to pay her dressmaker's bills.
From The Diamond Fairy Book by Various
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