Meaning of the word suzerain in English
What does suzerain mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
suzerain
US /ˈsuː.zɚ.ɪn/
UK /ˈsuː.zər.eɪn/
Noun
a country that partly controls another country, or the ruler of such a country:
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As the Transvaal’s suzerain power, it would have been England’s duty to try to avert bloodshed.