stadtholder

/ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

stadholder(English)stadtholderate(English)stadtholderess(English)stadholderate(English)stadholdership(English)burgomaster(English)pensionary(English)grand pensionary(English)

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Sources

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