noun as in strong fondness

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duchy, principality

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Example Sentences

Example:The House of Hanover originally ruled the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, which later became known as Hanover.

Definition:An autonomous state ruled by a duke or duchess; a historical region with significant historical or cultural significance.

From duchy

Example:Similar to the House of Hanover, the Hohenzollerns ruled the Principality of Prussia.

Definition:A sovereign state ruled by a prince or princess; often with limited autonomy within a larger kingdom or empire.

From principality