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Sultan

Verb / ˈsʌltʌn / Another word for sultan — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A ruler, king, or monarch in some Muslim countries.

Synonyms & similar words

grandturk monarch emperor king ruler sovereign caliph potentate prince emir sheikh shah rajah chieftain leader headman chieftess queen tsar maharaja subedar

Synonyms by register

Formal

monarch sovereign potentate ruler

Literary

caliph emir shah

Antonyms

subject peasant commoner slave serf vassal

Common collocations

  • Ottoman sultan
  • sultanate of Oman
  • former sultan
  • the sultan's palace
  • sultan and his court
  • absolute sultan
  • reign of the sultan

Word family

noun sultanate
adjective sultanic

Usage note

A sultan is a historical title for a ruler in Muslim countries. It is not typically used in modern political contexts outside of specific historical or regional references.

Example sentences

  1. The sultan was very wealthy.
  2. The sultan ruled over a large empire.
  3. The sultan's palace was decorated with gold and jewels.
  4. The sultan's army was very powerful.
  5. The sultan's wife was called a sultana.

Quotes

  • "The Sultan is not a man of blood; the Sultan is a man of peace." - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
  • "The Sultan is the shadow of God on earth." - Turkish Proverb
  • "We are all equal before the law and under the Sultan's eyes." - Mehmed the Conqueror

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