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palatines

/ˈpælətaɪnz/ /ˈpæləˌtiːnz/

Meanings
noun
A feudal lord (a count palatine or Pfalzgraf) or a bishop possessing palatine powers.

Examples :

"In medieval Europe, palatines held significant authority, acting almost as kings within their own regions, collecting taxes and dispensing justice. "
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Related Words

Illustration opportunities

opportunities noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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palatinate noun

/pəˈlætɪneɪt/ /ˈpælətɪneɪt/

The office or rank of a palatine.

"Though he desired land ownership, all he achieved was the palatinate, a position of authority over the royal estates. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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considerable noun

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/

A thing to be considered, consideration.

"The teacher emphasized that the considerable of student opinions about the new project was essential before making a decision. "

Illustration functioning

functioning verb

/ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/ /ˈfʌŋkʃnɪŋ/

To have a function.

"The coffee maker is functioning properly this morning, so I can have my coffee. "

Illustration dispensing

dispensing verb

/dɪˈspɛnsɪŋ/ /dɪˈspɛnsɪŋɡ/

To issue, distribute, or give out.

"The vending machine is dispensing soda and snacks. "

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praetorians noun

/priˈtɔːriənz/ /priˈtoʊriənz/

A member of a special bodyguard force used by Roman emperors. The symbol of the Praetorian Guard was the scorpion.

"The emperor walked through the city gates, closely guarded by his loyal praetorians. "

Illustration possessing

possessing verb

/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/ /pəˈzɛsɪŋɡ/

To have; to have ownership of.

"He does not even possess a working telephone."

Illustration historically

historically adverb

/hɪˈstɒrɪkli/ /hɪˈstɔːrɪkli/

In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

"Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work."

Illustration immigrated

immigrated verb

/ˈɪmɪɡreɪtɪd/ /ˈɛmɪɡreɪtɪd/

To move into a foreign country to stay permanently.

"My grandparents immigrated from Italy to the United States in the 1950s. "

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collecting verb

/kəˈlɛktɪŋ/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."