protectorate
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A country or territory that is controlled and defended by a more powerful state.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The territory remained a _____ for nearly fifty years before gaining independence."
Answer: protectorate
In your own words, what does "protectorate" mean?
A country or territory that is controlled and defended by a more powerful state.
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