suzerain

• Substantivo que designa um Estado ou soberano que exerce certo grau de controle ou domínio sobre um Estado dependente, especialmente em seus assuntos externos.

A noun referring to a state or sovereign that exercises a degree of control or dominion over a dependent state, especially in its foreign affairs.

1. Dominant stateC2formal

   A state that exercises some degree of control over a dependent state, especially in matters of foreign policy.

   Estado suserano

   • The suzerain dictated the trade agreements for its protectorate.
   • Historically, the Ottoman Empire acted as a suzerain over several Balkan states.
   • The relationship between the suzerain and the vassal state was complex.

   Sinônimosoverlord

   Antônimosclientdependencyprotectoratesatellitevassal