noun
khanate
KAH-nayt
Khanate (noun) means a state or territory ruled by a khan. Example: “The Crimean Khanate was one of the states ruled by a khan.”
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historical A state or territory ruled by a khan.
"The Crimean Khanate was one of the states ruled by a khan."
"Historians study how each khanate was governed."
"The khanate controlled a large stretch of land."
How to use khanate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA realm ruled by a khan.
When to use it
It appears mostly in historical writing.
Common pairings
the Crimean Khanate
a powerful khanate
rule a khanate
the khanate's territory
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Etymology
English formed the word from khan plus the suffix -ate, which marks a rank or office.
Rhymes for khanate
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What is a khanate?
A khanate is a state or territory ruled by a khan.
What is an example of a khanate?
The Crimean Khanate is one example.
How do you pronounce khanate?
It is pronounced KAH-nayt, with the stress on the first syllable.
What is the meaning of khanate?
"khanate" (noun) means a state or territory ruled by a khan.
