Protectorate – A country or state that is controlled by another
(Pronounced pro-tek-tor-et)
To remember the definition of the word protectorate, use the following mnemonic:
The protection was overrated (protectorate) because it came with the control of the state.
Examples of protectorate in a sentence
It will be seen that nearly all the colonies and protectorates lie within the tropics.
The firm adopted a smaller company as their protectorate.
The protectorate was grateful that they had a watchful eye over their state.
