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principalities

prin·ci·pal·i·ty
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prin-suh-pal-i-tee]
    • /ˌprɪn səˈpæl ɪ ti/
    • /ˌprɪn.sɪˈpæl.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prin-suh-pal-i-tee]
    • /ˌprɪn səˈpæl ɪ ti/

Definitions of principalities word

  • noun plural principalities a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire. 1
  • noun plural principalities the position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power. 1
  • noun plural principalities the rule of a prince of a small or subordinate state. 1
  • noun plural principalities the Principality, British. Wales. 1
  • noun plural principalities principalities, Theology. an order of angels. Compare angel (def 1). supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephes. 6:12. 1
  • noun plural principalities Obsolete. preeminence. 1

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Origin of principalities

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English principalite < Old French < Late Latin prīncipālitās first place, superiority (Medieval Latin: authority or territory of a prince). See principal, -ity

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Parts of speech for Principalities

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

principalities popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

principalities usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for principalities

noun principalities

  • areas — Plural form of area.
  • duchies — Plural form of duchy.
  • kingdoms — Plural form of kingdom.
  • nations — Plural form of nation.

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