Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That sparked a stunning comeback, with Denis Zakaria equalising before substitute Ansu Fati netted the winner with a third goal in the space of 11 second-half minutes for the principality side.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 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

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc literally knows Monaco better than any other driver, but he still hasn’t won a race in the principality.

From Washington Times • May 26, 2023

From these two opposed appetites, there arises in cities one of three effects: a principality, liberty, or licence.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli