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khan·ate

 (kä′nāt′, kăn′āt′)
n.
1. The realm of a khan.
2. The position of a khan.
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khanate

(ˈkɑːneɪt; ˈkæn-)
n
1. (Historical Terms) the territory ruled by a khan
2. (Historical Terms) the position or rank of a khan
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.khanate - the realm of a khan
demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"
2.khanate - the position of a khan
berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
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