Duchy and Principality

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Duchy noun - The domain controlled by a duke or duchess.

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Principality and duchy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Principality" instead a noun "Duchy".

Principality noun - Territory ruled by a prince.

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Duchy and principality are semantically related. You can use "Duchy" instead a noun "Principality".

Nearby Words: principal, principally

Luxembourg — Tiny principality (actually a Grand Duchy) that was the smallest founding member.

Source: Useful Notes / The European Union
Eventually, the Grand Duchy of Vladimir-Suzdal, later known as "of Moscow", ended up as the most important principality.

Source: Useful Notes / Kievan Rus'
After his death in 1470 the Kievan Principality lost its autonomy and was officially subjugated into the Grand Duchy as Kievan Voievodship.

Source: Useful Notes / Kievan Rus'

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