(n) :
(international politics) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
(n) :
(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.
(n) :
(international politics) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.
(n) :
(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.