suzerain

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.

   “The origin of these conflicts is to be sought in the position which Rome acquired about 275 b.c. as suzerain and protector of all Italy.”

2. isim A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.