sultan

noun

sul·​tan ˈsəl-tᵊn 

: a king or sovereign especially of a Muslim state

sultanic

ˌsəl-ˈta-nik 

adjective

Examples of sultan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The story ranges from Chicago's tenement slums to the private mansions of the president of the United States and the sultan of Morocco. — Paul Dailing, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Prince Khālid ibn Barghash, Ḥamad’s cousin, moved himself into the palace and took the title of sultan while Ḥamad’s body was still warm. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026

The Ottomans also made use of a kind of oath of allegiance, known as ahdname, which early on took the form of a privilege granted by the sultan to the other side. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

In the Sacred Relics Room, visitors can view the Prophet Muhammad’s cloak and sword, while the Harem is located the sultan's private quarters. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Arabic sulṭān

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sultan

noun

sul·​tan ˈsəlt-ᵊn 

: a king or ruler especially of a Muslim state