sultan
noun
Simple meaning
A hereditary ruler in different Muslim states, varying from petty principalities, often vassal of a greater ruler.
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ˈsʌltən
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noun
A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, Morocco (until 1957) or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.
The ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
A breed of chicken originating in Turkey, kept primarily in gardens for ornamental reasons. See: sultan (chicken)
A coastal town in Libya.
A glacier in Antarctica
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers.
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Sense: hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate)
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