principality的词源

英文词源

principality (n.)

c. 1300, "position of a prince," from Old French principalite "principal matter; power, sovereignty" (12c., Modern French principauté), from Late Latin principalitatem (nominative principalitas), from principalis (see principal (adj.)). Meaning "region or state ruled by a prince" is attested from c. 1400.

中文词源

principality：王公治理的国家，公国，侯国

来自principal,王公，小国君主，-ity,名词后缀。引申词义王公治理的国家，公国，侯国。

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