What does sultan mean?
Sultan means (historical) The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph..
Sultan
/ˈsʌltən/ · noun
Meaning
(historical) The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph..
Definitions by Sense
- (historical) The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.
- A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, Morocco (until 1957) or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.
- (card games, uncountable) A variant of solitaire, played with two decks of cards.
- A breed of chicken originating in Turkey, kept primarily in gardens for ornamental reasons. See: sultan (chicken)
Example Sentences
Here from the king's mountain view Here from the wild dream come true Feast like a sultan, I do On treasures and flesh never few
Synonyms for sultan
Antonyms for sultan
Related Words
Word Forms
- sultans
- salateen
- sultân
- sulṭān
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sultan?
Common synonyms include grand turk.
What is the opposite of sultan?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sultan in a sentence?
Here from the king's mountain view Here from the wild dream come true Feast like a sultan, I do On treasures and flesh never few
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