stadholder
Americannoun
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the chief magistrate of the former republic of the United Provinces of the Netherlands.
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(formerly, in the Netherlands) the viceroy or governor of a province.
noun
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the chief magistrate of the former Dutch republic or of any of its provinces (from about 1580 to 1802)
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a viceroy or governor of a province
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of stadholder
1585–95; partial translation of Dutch stadhouder, equivalent to stad place + houder holder; translation of Medieval Latin locum tenēns
Example Sentences
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The stadholder was at first suspicious of the man, whom he disliked for the leading part he had taken against Oldenbarneveldt.
From History of Holland by Edmundson, George
Amsterdam refused absolutely to admit either stadholder or commission.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
The right conduct of foreign affairs was of peculiar importance at the moment, when Frederick Henry became stadholder, for a change of régime took place almost simultaneously both in France and England.
From History of Holland by Edmundson, George
The stadholder, however, was not deterred by the obstacles in his way; and the diplomatic skill and adroitness of Aerssens, aided by his own tact and firmness of will, overcame the scruples of Richelieu.
From History of Holland by Edmundson, George
The town councils, though most of them willing to receive William in his capacity as stadholder, declined to give a hearing to the commission.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
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