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sultan

/ˈsʌltən/

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noun

Султан

The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.

Examples :

"Even though the Caliph was officially in charge, everyone knew the sultan made the real decisions, controlling the army and the treasury. "

Хотя халиф официально был главным, все знали, что султан принимал реальные решения, контролируя армию и казну.

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noun

Султан

A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Indonesia and in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.

Examples :

"The Sultan of Brunei, a hereditary ruler, recently announced new educational reforms for the country's schools. "

Султан Брунея, наследственный правитель, недавно объявил о новых образовательных реформах для школ страны.

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Вариант пасьянса, играемый двумя колодами карт

A variant of solitaire, played with two decks of cards.

Examples :

"My brother enjoys playing the sultan card game during his free time. "

Мой брат любит играть в карточную игру султан в свободное время.

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Султанка (порода кур)

A breed of chicken originating in Turkey, kept primarily in gardens for ornamental reasons. See: sultan (chicken)

Examples :

"My grandmother keeps a sultan chicken in her garden; it's a beautiful, ornamental bird. "

Моя бабушка держит султанку в своем саду; это красивая декоративная птица.

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