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Principality Definition

principality

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Etymology

Latin principalitas, from adjective principalis, principal, + noun of state suffix -itas. principalis is from prin-, prim-, from primus, first, + cip-, from caput, head, + adjective suffix -alis.

Noun

principality (plural principalities)

  1. A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess.
  2. (religion, Biblical tradition) in Christian angelology, the fifth level of angels, ranked above powers and below dominions.
  3. (UK) Wales.

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