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suzerain

/suːˈzeɪrɛn/ noun · British & US
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What does suzerain mean?

noun

A state or country that exercises sovereignty over another state or country; a dominant or supreme power. A person or state that exercises control or authority over another.

Example

"The suzerain of the ancient Mesopotamian city-states was the king of Babylon."

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