"principality" meaning in English

See principality in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /prɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ Forms: principality [singular], principalities [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=principalities}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A principality is the process of being a ruler, prince, or other person of power.
    Sense id: simple-principality-en-noun-koO6dVyr Categories (other): Old words
  2. A principality is an area that is ruled by a prince or princess.
    Sense id: simple-principality-en-noun-oVUPcLK5
  3. A principality is the state of being principal; pre-eminence.
    Sense id: simple-principality-en-noun-~3WxRbcG
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