principality

«principality» in Mova's school dictionary: A country or area ruled by a prince or princess, such as… — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

noun (a principality, principalities; the Principality)

meaning for a pupil

1) A country or area ruled by a prince or princess, such as Monaco or Liechtenstein. tree →

2) (UK) «The Principality» is sometimes used to mean Wales. tree →

3) (Bible) «Principalities» are a kind of spiritual power or angelic order mentioned by St Paul. tree →

sense in the lessons

In geography, small European principalities include Monaco, Liechtenstein and Andorra (a co-principality). In UK news and sport, «the Principality» means Wales (the Prince of Wales title). In church and Bible readings, Ephesians speaks of «principalities and powers». Phrases: «the Principality of Monaco», «the Principality» (Wales).

examples

• Monaco is a tiny principality on the coast of France. tree →
• Liechtenstein is a principality between Switzerland and Austria. tree →
• The rugby match was held in the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. tree →
• A principality is ruled by a prince. tree →
• The Bible reading talked about «principalities and powers». tree →
• Andorra is ruled by two co-princes. tree →

note

Plural «principalities». Capital «P» when it is a name. Trap: Wales is part of the UK and has its own parliament (the Senedd); calling it «the Principality» is traditional but some Welsh people dislike it. Do not confuse with «principal» (head teacher, main) or «principle» (a rule or belief).

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «principality» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.