n. a state or territory partly controlled by -but not a possession- of a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs
The Ionian Islands were once a British protectorate.
The Ionian Islands were once a British protectorate.
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associated state; protected state; protected territory
enemy state
4 syllables
pro-tec-tor-ate
directorate
electorate
inspectorate
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