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protectorate in German

protectorate in German is Protektorat, Schutzgebiet — protectorate means a weaker state placed under the formal protection and partial control of a stronger one.

protectorate in German

Protektorat
noun
Schutzgebiet
noun

What does "protectorate" mean?

  1. noun A weaker state placed under the formal protection and partial control of a stronger one.
    "The territory became a British protectorate in the 19th century."
  2. noun Government by a "protector"; specifically, the English government under Oliver Cromwell (1653-1659).
    "The Protectorate ended shortly after Cromwell's death."
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protectorate in a sentence

  • The territory became a British protectorate in the 19th century.
  • The Protectorate ended shortly after Cromwell's death.

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What is "protectorate" in German?

"protectorate" in German is Protektorat, Schutzgebiet. protectorate means: A weaker state placed under the formal protection and partial control of a stronger one.

How do you use "protectorate" in a sentence?

Example: "The territory became a British protectorate in the 19th century." In German, "protectorate" is Protektorat, Schutzgebiet.

Are there other ways to say "protectorate" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "protectorate": Protektorat, Schutzgebiet.

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