shogunate

American  

[shoh-guh-nit, -neyt] / ˈʃoʊ gə nɪt, -ˌneɪt /

noun

1. the office or rule of a shogun.

2. a government controlled by shoguns.

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shogunate British  

/ ˈʃəʊɡʊnɪt, -ˌneɪt /

noun

1. Japanese history the office or rule of a shogun

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Etymology

Origin of shogunate

First recorded in 1870–75; shogun + -ate ³

Example Sentences

The last section covers the modern fantasies about samurai that developed at home and abroad after the bushi class’s abolishment, a result of Japan’s transition from shogunate rule to a Western-style constitutional monarchy.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the military shogunate system was overturned in the late 19th century, the house became the Yokois’ private residence and went through several renovations, according to Yokoi and her husband, Akira.

From Los Angeles Times

The show’s story, adapted from a popular manga that also spawned several live-action series and movies in Japan, is framed as a historical record of how this alt-Japan and the shogunate came to be.

From New York Times

Their country was in the midst of annexing much of Northern Africa and Southeast Asia; they were fascinated that the Tokugawa shogunate, still in power, had thus far resisted European takeover.

From New York Times

The shogunate was overthrown and abolished in 1868, when power was restored to the emperor.

From Seattle Times