Definitions for khanate
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
khankɑn, kæn(n.)
a title borne by rulers of the empire founded by Genghis Khan, and of the states that succeeded his empire in Asia and European Russia.
Category: Western History
a title of respect used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and other countries of Asia.
Origin of khan:
1350–1400; ME Ca(a)n, Chan ult. < medieval Turkic xān
khan′ate(n.)
khankɑn, kæn(n.)
an inn or caravansary.
Origin of khan:
1350–1400; earlier kanne, cane, ME alchan蠐 Ar khān < Pers
Princeton's WordNet
khanate(noun)
the realm of a khan
khanate(noun)
the position of a khan
Wiktionary
khanate(Noun)
A region or place ruled by a khan.
Webster Dictionary
Khanate(noun)
dominion or jurisdiction of a khan
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