suzerain

noun

Definition of suzerainnext
as in emperor

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Recent Examples of suzerain Citizens of countries historically exploited by the West face higher financial and bureaucratic hurdles to access facilities and resources concentrated in their former suzerain. — WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022 In buttressing Lukashenko’s regime, Russia became Belarus’s outright suzerain. — Casey Michel, The New Republic, 1 Mar. 2022 Most Somalilanders have known nothing but self-rule and would never consent to reintegrate with their bloody, anarchic suzerain. — The Economist, 8 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suzerain
  1. emperor
  2. prince
  3. king
  4. satrap
  5. sultan
  6. empress
  7. princess
  8. sovereign
Noun
  • All the coins are Roman, minted during the second century for five emperors and four empresses.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The new movie introduces Robert Pattinson as Scytale, shape-shifting villain who attempts to kill and overthrow Chalamet’s space emperor Paul Atreides.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of emperor
Noun
  • Apparently, the businessman would be happy to continue hosting the prince, Meghan, and their children for a long time to come.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The prince has even reportedly been relying on his father, King Charles, throughout all of this.
    — StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of prince
Noun
  • Godzilla Minus Zero is king of the box office in its opening weekend as the sequel feature looks to dominate the frame that also sees the debuts of The Cat in the Hat, Ramayana, Wild Horse Nine and Club Kid.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Americans are up in arms about the much broader graft practiced by much of the political class, not just by its evil faux-king.
    — Larry Wilson, Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of king
Noun
  • The ranks of the leadership are staffed, in large measure, with satraps and mediocrities.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
  • The quick collapse of the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satraps unsettled both nations.
    — Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
Definition of satrap
Noun
  • As the British royal family hosted the sultan of Oman and members of the Omani royal family for a formal state banquet at Windsor Castle, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Kate’s yellow cutout cape gown almost led to a fashion mishap.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Yogyakarta is a rare thing, a sultan’s kingdom inside of a country that is otherwise a republic.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sultan
Noun
  • Sisi is forced to decide whether to follow her heart or remain a sincere empress to her people.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Eugénie, empress of the French and wife of Napoleon III, received it in 1856 for her piety and philanthropy.
    — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of empress
Noun
  • Sparkle bright in stunning studs from round and emerald to heart and princess-cut stones in a variety of sizes set in 14-karat white gold four-prong baskets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Several special events also are planned at the rink including a princesses and superheroes themed skate and a Thanksgiving pajama party.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of princess
Noun
  • Unlike the British throne, in fact, the leadership of the Commonwealth is not automatically passed from a sovereign to their heir.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Crown Estate is an independent company established by Parliament to manage a vast portfolio of properties throughout the United Kingdom that is nominally owned by the sovereign during his lifetime but is operated for the benefit of taxpayers.
    — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sovereign

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“Suzerain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suzerain. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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