machtsgebied

Definitions of machtsgebied
  1. noun
    territory over which rule or control is exercised
    synonyms: domein, heerlijkheid
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    aartshertogdom
    the domain controlled by an archduke or archduchess
    hertogdom
    the domain controlled by a duke or duchess
    emiraat
    the domain controlled by an emir
    groothertogdom
    the domain controlled by a grand duke or grand duchess
    koninkrijk
    the domain ruled by a king or queen
    prinsdom, vorstendom
    territory ruled by a prince
    sjeikdom
    the domain ruled by a sheik
    type of:
    gebied, gewest, gouw, land, landschap, landstreek, regio, streek
    a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth
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