noun
archduke
Archduke (noun) means a prince of the former Austrian imperial family, ranking above an ordinary duke. Example: “The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand helped trigger the First World War.”
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A prince of the former Austrian imperial family, ranking above an ordinary duke.
"The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand helped trigger the First World War."
How to use archduke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-ranking prince, historically of the Austrian royal family.
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Etymology
From French archeduc, from Latin archidux, from arch- plus dux, "leader" — equivalent to arch- + duke.
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What does “archduke” mean?
The word “archduke” means a prince of the former Austrian imperial family, ranking above an ordinary duke. In plain terms, a high-ranking prince, historically of the Austrian royal family.
How do you use “archduke” in a sentence?
Here is “archduke” used in a sentence: “The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand helped trigger the First World War.”
What part of speech is “archduke”?
“Archduke” is a noun.
Where does the word “archduke” come from?
The word “archduke” comes from Latin. From French archeduc, from Latin archidux, from arch- plus dux, "leader" — equivalent to arch- + duke.
