保護國
bǎo​hù​guó

protectorate

  • created sense approved 保护国/保護國 · bǎo​hù​guó · protectorate — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    保护国 / 保護國

    bǎo​hù​guó

    protectorate

    A weak or small country that has surrendered part of its sovereignty to a stronger power, often forced into this status under the guise of protection; a form of colonial rule.

    保护 (literal) → 保护/保護 · bǎo​hù · to protect 国 (literal) → 国/國 · guó · country

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