sultan
word
/ˈsəɫtən/
SUHL-tuhn
/sˈʌltən/
SUHL-tuhn
Definition
A sultan is the ruler or king of certain Muslim countries, especially in the past. The title was most famous in the Ottoman Empire.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly historical or used in context of Middle Eastern history. Rarely refers to current leaders, except in modern Brunei. Used in stories, fairy tales, or references to the Ottoman Empire.
Spanish: sultánPortuguese (BR): sultãoPortuguese (PT): sultãoChinese (Simplified): 苏丹Chinese (Traditional): 蘇丹Hindi: सुल्तानArabic: سلطانBengali: সুলতানRussian: султанJapanese: スルタンVietnamese: quốc vương Hồi giáo - sultanKorean: 술탄Turkish: sultanUrdu: سلطانIndonesian: sultan
Example Sentences
The sultan lived in a grand palace.
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The sultan made important laws for his people.
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Many stories tell about a wise sultan.
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After the meal, the sultan invited everyone to listen to music in the courtyard.
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She dressed up as a sultan for the costume party last night.
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The garden behind the sultan's palace was famous for its beautiful fountains.
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