palatinate

See also: Palatinate

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pəˈlætɪnɪt/, /pəˈlætɪneɪt/
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Etymology 1

From palatine +‎ -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).

Noun

palatinate (plural palatinates)

  1. The office or rank of a palatine.
  2. A territory ruled by a palatine.
  3. A native or inhabitant of such a territory.

Etymology 2

From palatine +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Adjective

palatinate (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to a or the Palatinate.
Derived terms
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