noun

shogunate

Shogunate (noun) means the government, rank, or period of rule of a shogun. Example: “The Tokugawa shogunate lasted more than 250 years.”

noun

The government, rank, or period of rule of a shogun.

"The Tokugawa shogunate lasted more than 250 years."

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In plain EnglishThe system or era of government led by a shogun.

shogunates plural

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The Tokugawa _____ lasted more than 250 years.

From shogun + -ate, a suffix marking rank or office.

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What does “shogunate” mean?

The word “shogunate” means the government, rank, or period of rule of a shogun. In plain terms, the system or era of government led by a shogun.

How do you use “shogunate” in a sentence?

Here is “shogunate” used in a sentence: “The Tokugawa shogunate lasted more than 250 years.”

What part of speech is “shogunate”?

“Shogunate” is a noun.

What is the meaning of shogunate?

"shogunate" (noun) means the government, rank, or period of rule of a shogun.

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