palatinate

See also: Palatinate

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pəˈlætɪnɪt/, /pəˈlætɪneɪt/

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Etymology 1

From palatine +‎ -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).

Noun

palatinate (plural palatinates)

1. The office or rank of a palatine.
2. A territory ruled by a palatine.
3. A native or inhabitant of such a territory.

Etymology 2

From palatine +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Adjective

palatinate (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to a palatinate or the Palatinate.

Derived terms

• count palatinate
• county palatinate
• palatinate blue
• palatinate purple