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principate

/prɪnˈsɪpət/ /ˈprɪnsɪˌpeɪt/

Meanings
noun
The early period of the Roman Empire, during which some characteristics of the government of the Roman Republic were retained; the reign of any particular emperor during said period.

Examples :

""History class focused on the principate of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, studying how he maintained the illusion of a republic while consolidating power." "
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Related Words

Illustration preeminent

preeminent adjective

/pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/

Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.

"Professor Davies is considered the preeminent expert on ancient Roman history in the department. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

Illustration maintained

maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration inattention

inattention noun

/ˌɪnəˈtɛnʃən/ /ˌɪnəˈtenʃən/

Lack of attention, or failure to pay attention

"Her inattention during the lecture meant she missed several important details. "

Illustration contributed

contributed verb

/ˈkɒntɹɪˌbjuːtɪd/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"to contribute articles to a journal"

Illustration consolidating

consolidating verb

/kənˈsɑləˌdeɪtɪŋ/ /kənˈsɒləˌdeɪtɪŋ/

To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

"He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag."

Illustration institutions

institutions noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənz/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuʃənz/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Sentence: "In many cultures, arranged marriages are traditional institutions that have been practiced for generations." "

Illustration preeminence

preeminence noun

/priˈɛmənəns/ /prɪˈɛmənəns/

The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.

"His preeminence in math class was undeniable; he consistently received the highest grades. "

Illustration demonstrating

demonstrating verb

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɛmənˌstrætɪŋ/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration principality

principality noun

/pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/

A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess.

"The small European nation of Monaco is a principality ruled by Prince Albert II. "

Illustration characteristics

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "