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sultan
[ suhl-tn ]
noun
- the sovereign of an Islamic country.
- (often initial capital letter) any of the former sovereigns of Turkey.
- any absolute ruler or despot.
sultan
/ sʌlˈtænɪk; ˈsʌltən /
noun
- the sovereign of a Muslim country, esp of the former Ottoman Empire
- an arbitrary ruler; despot
- a small domestic fowl with a white crest and heavily feathered legs and feet: originated in Turkey
Derived Forms
- ˈܱٲ-ˌ, adjective
- ˈܱٲԲ, noun
- sultanic, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܱ·ٲ· [suhl-, tan, -ik], adjective
- ܱt· adjective
- ܱt· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of sultan1
Word History and Origins
Origin of sultan1
Example Sentences
She presented herself as a wealthy, illegitimate daughter of the sultan of Brunei, initially showering Mr Hornigold, his then-partner Heather Kaniuk and his friends with lavish gifts, from cars to homes.
Words such as "sultan" and "shrine" are disappearing from place names - to be replaced with terms such as "harmony" and "happiness", according to the research, which is based on China's own published data.
Beneath a crisply tailored jacket unfolded a spectacle of billowing white printed sultan pants.
But it's not like in the movies where there's just women in a tent waiting for the sultan.
The sultan and other rulers have also warned against attempts by the opposition to oust Anwar’s government, calling instead for political stability.
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