Palatinate (Noun)
Meaning 1
A territory in southwestern Germany formerly ruled by the counts palatine.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Palatinate was a strategically important territory in southwestern Germany, bordering on France and the Netherlands.
- The counts palatine, who ruled the Palatinate, were among the most powerful nobles in the Holy Roman Empire.
- During the Thirty Years' War, the Palatinate was ravaged by rival armies and suffered greatly.
- In the 18th century, the Palatinate was annexed by Bavaria and lost its independence.
- The Palatinate was also an important cultural center, with the city of Heidelberg being a major hub of learning and art.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A territory under the jurisdiction of a count palatine.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.