suzerain

Pronunciation: /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs

Etymology

From French suzerain, based on sus (“up, above”) (from Latin sursum) with the ending of souverain (whence also English sovereign).

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