noun
shogunate
Shogunate (noun) means the government, rank, or period of rule of a shogun. Example: “The Tokugawa shogunate lasted more than 250 years.”
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The government, rank, or period of rule of a shogun.
"The Tokugawa shogunate lasted more than 250 years."
How to use shogunate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe system or era of government led by a shogun.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shogunates
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Etymology
From shogun + -ate, a suffix marking rank or office.
Synonyms
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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.
