sultanate
1 synonym for sultanate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A state, usually Muslim, whose ruler holds the title of sultan.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
sultanship
How to use sultanate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the Sultanate of Oman
the Delhi Sultanate
the Mamluk Sultanate
rule the sultanate
It is a fairly formal word, used mainly in history and politics.
Etymology
Formed from sultan plus the suffix -ate, which forms nouns for offices, ranks or the areas they cover. Sultan was borrowed from Middle French or Medieval Latin, and comes from Arabic sulṭān, meaning authority or rule.
Full origin of sultanate →Frequently asked questions
What is a sultanate?
A sultanate is a state, usually Muslim, ruled by a sultan. The word can also mean the office of sultan.
What is the difference between a sultanate and an emirate?
Both are states ruled by a Muslim leader, but the ruler of a sultanate is called a sultan and the ruler of an emirate an emir.
How do you pronounce sultanate?
Both are heard: SUL-tuh-nit and SUL-tuh-nayt (the ending rhyming with 'gate').
