"Principality" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Principality [canonical]
Etymology: From the mistaken belief that the Prince of Wales is the country's head of state; the historical Principality of Wales only made up a portion of the country of Wales. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*keh₂p-}} Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Principality}} the Principality
  1. Wales Categories (place): Wales
    Sense id: en-Principality-en-name-DPOHi5Th Disambiguation of Wales: 79 21
  2. Alternative letter-case form of principality; any of the actual extant principalities. Tags: alt-of Alternative form of: principality (extra: any of the actual extant principalities)
    Sense id: en-Principality-en-name-y0RSql3c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 27 73

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