Definitions

principality

[prin-suh-pal-i-tee] / ˌprɪn səˈpæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

city county field locality neighborhood section sector square state territory township zone

STRONG

belt block division domain dominion enclosure kingdom parcel patch plot precinct quarter sphere stretch tract turf vicinity ward

WEAK

neck of the woods

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

NOUN

kingdom

Synonyms

STRONG

commonwealth country county crown division domain dominion dynasty empire field lands monarchy nation possessions province realm reign rule scepter sovereignty sphere state suzerainty sway territory throne tract

NOUN

nation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community democracy people population public society state tribe union

STRONG

commonwealth domain dominion empire land monarchy populace race realm republic sovereignty

WEAK

body politic

NOUN

realm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dimension domain field sphere territory world

STRONG

branch compass country department dominion empire expanse extent ground kingdom land monarchy neighborhood orbit place province purview radius range reach region scope state sweep turf zone

WEAK

neck of the woods stomping grounds

Antonyms

STRONG

sky

NOUN

settlement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

establishment

STRONG

colonization colony encampment foundation habitation hamlet inhabitancy occupancy occupation outpost plantation residence

Antonyms

WEAK

confusion indecision

NOUN

supremacy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dominance preeminence primacy sovereignty superiority

STRONG

ascendancy authority command control dominion paramountcy power predominance preponderance sway transcendence

WEAK

absolute rule driver's seat prepotence supreme authority

Antonyms

STRONG

inferiority subordination weakness

WEAK

subservience

Example Sentences

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"This is the first time in history, to my knowledge, that such an act has taken place in the principality," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

The visit to the principality on the French riviera will take place on March 28 and will be the first papal trip to the city state in modern times.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Yes, you can enjoy the principality of Monaco, with its casinos, yachts and Grand Prix, without a princely budget.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

The circuit is a unique challenge for drivers, with roads around the principality narrow with tight turns and a mile-long tunnel.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

Faerie, after all, is not one land, one principality or dominion.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

principality

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