English Dictionary |
QUASI-ROYAL
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
IPA (US): |
Dictionary entry overview: What does quasi-royal mean?
• QUASI-ROYAL (adjective)
The adjective QUASI-ROYAL has 1 sense:
1. having the power but not the rank or title of a king
Familiarity information: QUASI-ROYAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having the power but not the rank or title of a king
Context example:
one of the quasi-royal rulers of Africa
Similar:
crownless; uncrowned (not (especially not yet) provided with a crown)
Learn English with... Proverbs |
"Don't cry over spilt milk." (English proverb)
"Each person is his own judge." (Native American proverb, Shawnee)
"Don't count the teeth of a gift horse." (Armenian proverb)
"Flatter the mother to get the girl." (Corsican proverb)
"Each person is his own judge." (Native American proverb, Shawnee)
"Don't count the teeth of a gift horse." (Armenian proverb)
"Flatter the mother to get the girl." (Corsican proverb)