Archduke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Archduke is a noun meaning (historical) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Meaning
(historical) The son or male-line grandson of an emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
More Meanings
- (historical) The ruler of an archduchy, in particular the Archduchy of Austria.
Example Sentences
World War I traditionally started with the assassination of Archduke Francis (Franz) Ferdinand.
Word Forms
- archdukes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include archduchess, prince, dauphin, duchess, great-grandson, infante.
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