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principality

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/ˌprɪn.sɪˈpæl.ɪ.ti/ · prin-ci-pal-i-ty

A territory or domain ruled by a prince or princess.

Meanings

nounformal

A territory or domain ruled by a prince or princess.

ایک علاقہ یا سلطنت جو کسی شہزادے یا شہزادی کے زیر اقتدار ہے۔

حکومت

hukoomat

Synonyms

duchyregionkingdomامارتسلطنتخطہ

Antonyms

republicdemocracyempireریاستجمہوریہسلطنت

Common Collocations

  • Hereditary principality
  • European principality
  • The principality of Monaco

Example Sentences

He was the ruler of a small principality in the mountains.

وہ پہاڑوں میں ایک چھوٹی حکومت کا حکمران تھا۔

Woh pahāṛon mein ek chhoti hukoomat ka hukmaran tha.

The principality is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.

یہ حکومت اپنی خوبصورت منظر کشیوں اور امیر تاریخ کے لئے مشہور ہے۔

Yeh hukoomat apni khoobsurat manzar kashiyon aur ameer tareekh ke liye mashhoor hai.

A principality can sometimes have its own laws and customs.

ایک حکومت کے اپنے قوانین اور روایات ہوسکتی ہیں۔

Ek hukoomat ke apne qawānīn aur rivāyāt ho sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

principle:While 'principality' refers to a territory ruled by a prince, 'principle' means a fundamental truth or proposition.

Word Family

prince
nounشہزادہ
princess
nounشہزادی
principled
adjectiveاصولی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a prince ruling over his principality.

Imagine a small castle representing a principality.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "principatus" — leadership or rule

First known use: 14th century

The word 'principality' has its roots in Latin, originally referring to the office or position of a prince.