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principality

Syllabification: (prin·ci·pal·i·ty)

Pronunciation: /ˌprinsəˈpalətē/

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Definition of principality

noun (plural principalities)

1a state ruled by a prince.
(the Principality) British Wales.

2 (principalities) (in traditional Christian angelology) the fifth highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.

Origin:

Middle English (denoting the rank of a prince): from Old French principalite, from late Latin principalitas, from Latin principalis 'first, original' (see principal)