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stadtholder

Noun CEFR C1
ˈstadˌhəʊldə

Definitions

  1. The chief magistrate, then later, hereditary chief of state of the Dutch Republic.
    historical
  2. An office formerly held by Danish and Swedish officials, best translated as governor-general.
    historical

Equivalents

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Examples

“For decades, no stadtholder who would counterbalance the power of the Amsterdam regents had been appointed.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

stadtholderate stadtholderess stadtholdership stadthouse stafette Staff

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