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principality

Principality (noun) means a region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess.

noun

A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess.

A spiritual being, specifically in Christian angelology, the third lowest level of angels, ranked above archangels and below powers.

The state of being a prince or ruler; sovereignty, absolute authority.

The state of being principal; pre-eminence.

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Etymology

From Middle English principalte, principalite, from Anglo-Norman principalté, Middle French principalté, from Late Latin prīncipālitās, from Latin prīncipālis (“principal”) + -tās. Equivalent to principal + -ity.

Rhymes for principality

city pity deity acuity parity entity brevity opacity paucity ability quality reality

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of principality?

"principality" (noun) means a region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess.

What are the different meanings of principality?

"principality" has 3 main meanings: 1. A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess; 2. A spiritual being, specifically in Christian angelology, the third lowest level of angels, ranked above archangels and below powers; 3. The state of being a prince or ruler; sovereignty, absolute authority.