stadholder

American  

[stad-hohl-der] / ˈstædˌhoʊl dər /

noun

1. the chief magistrate of the former republic of the United Provinces of the Netherlands.

2. (formerly, in the Netherlands) the viceroy or governor of a province.

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stadholder British  

/ ˈstædˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. the chief magistrate of the former Dutch republic or of any of its provinces (from about 1580 to 1802)

2. a viceroy or governor of a province

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Other Word Forms

• stadholderate noun
• stadholdership noun

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

There arose a general movement among the provinces, headed by Gelderland and Zeeland, to nominate William captain-and admiral-general of the Union and stadholder.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George

But coercion without the use of the military force was impossible in face of the growing uprising of popular passion; and the military forces could not be employed without the consent of the stadholder.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George

It was they, and not the stadholder, who The “Patriot” Party.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various

The States-General ventured to recommend the Estates of Friesland to appoint the Prince of Orange; the recommendation was resented, and William Frederick became stadholder.

From History of Holland by Edmundson, George

William V., Prince of Orange, stadholder of Holland, 298, 299, 300, 362, 430, 431.

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 Poole, Reginald Lane