Khanate
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a Turko-Mongol word used to describe a political entity ruled by a Khan or Khagan. Equivalent to tribal chiefdom, principality, kingdom or even empire
Framework senses
- §1
- a Turko-Mongol word used to describe a political entity ruled by a Khan or Khagan. Equivalent to tribal chiefdom, principality, kingdom or even empire
- §2
- the realm of a khan