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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Amsterdam surrendered on October 10, and the stadholder was restored.
From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Reginald Lane Poole
It was governed by a stadholder, and but small respect was shown for its chartered rights and privileges.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
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 George Edmundson
He and Spinola found themselves once more at the head of the armies in the field, but the health of the stadholder was undermined, and his military genius was under a cloud.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
The stadholder began by surrounding the town with a double line of circumvallation.
From History of Holland by George Edmundson
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