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Protectorate.
How to pronounce protectorate:
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Protectorate - as a noun
A state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
associated stateExample Sentences
"The island was declared a British protectorate in the 19th century."
"Kenya became a British protectorate in 1895, before gaining independence in 1963."
"Tonga was established as a British protectorate in 1900."
"The United States established a protectorate over Cuba in 1898, following the Spanish-American War."
"The Treaty of Shimonoseki in 1895 made Taiwan a Japanese protectorate."
Word Game Points
Is PROTECTORATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, protectorate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROTECTORATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is PROTECTORATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, protectorate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROTECTORATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PROTECTORATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, protectorate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROTECTORATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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