What is another word for sultan?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌltən] (IPA)

The term "sultan" was originally used to refer to rulers of various Muslim-ruled states during the Middle Ages. Synonyms for the word "sultan" include emir, sheikh, caliph, and king. While each of these terms has its own specific historical and cultural context, they all refer to individuals who hold political or religious authority over a specific region or community. Additionally, synonyms for the word "sultan" may vary depending on the region or time period being considered. For instance, in regions where Turkish influence is prevalent, the term "padishah" may be used instead of "sultan" to refer to a monarch or ruler.

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  • Reverse Entailment

    • Proper noun, singular
      al-sultan, el-sultan.

What are the hypernyms for Sultan?

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What are the hyponyms for Sultan?

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Usage examples for Sultan

The agreement put out of discussion the sovereignty of the sultan, the integrity of the empire, and the principle of commercial freedom, and was largely devoted to the question of the establishment of a state bank and the organization of the police in international ports of entry.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
Next show-the summer palace of Tippoo sultan.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Nourjahad desires to be twenty-five years old, in order to marry his cousin; then thirty, in order to be sultan.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock

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