PRINCIPALITY


Meaning of PRINCIPALITY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ prin(t)-s ə - ' pa-l ə -t ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -ties

Date: 14th century

1 a : the state, office, or authority of a prince b : the position or responsibilities of a principal (as of a school)

2 : the territory or jurisdiction of a prince : the country that gives title to a prince

3 plural : an order of angels ― see CELESTIAL HIERARCHY

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.