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grand duchy

/ɡrænd ˈdʌtʃi/

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/ɡrænd ˈdʌtʃi/C1formalpolitical
  • ruТерритория или государство, управляемое великим герцогом или великой герцогиней, обычно стоящее ниже королевства, но выше герцогства в иерархии европейской знати.

A territory or state ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess, typically ranking below a kingdom but above a duchy in European nobility hierarchy.

  1. Territory ruled by a grand duke or grand duchessB2formal

    A sovereign or semi-sovereign territory whose head of state is a grand duke or grand duchess.

    ruВеликое герцогство

    • Luxembourg is the only remaining grand duchy in the world.
    • The grand duchy was established in the 19th century.
    • Historically, the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was a powerful state in Italy.