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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

suzerainty

/suːˈzɛərənti/ noun · British & US
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What does suzerainty mean?

noun

The state or fact of being a suzerain; the power or authority of a suzerain. A suzerainty is a relationship between two or more states where one state has sovereignty over the other.

Example

"The ancient Mesopotamian empire exercised suzerainty over its vassal states."

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