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archduke

 

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Noun archduke has 1 sense
  1. archduke - a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
    --1 is a kind of
    prince
    --1 has particulars: Francis Ferdinand, Franz Ferdinand

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Term: Archduke

Description:

An archduke is a noble title that originated in the Habsburg monarchy of Austria. It is given to a prince of the royal household who ranks above a duke, but below a king or emperor.

Senses:
  1. Noun: A noble title given to a prince ranking above a duke.
  2. Noun: The heir apparent to the throne of Austria-Hungary up until the dissolution of the monarchy.
Sample Sentences:
  1. Prince Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria, was assassinated in 1914, which triggered the start of World War I.
  2. The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was known for his progressive views and modernization efforts.
  3. After his abdication, the last archduke of Austria-Hungary chose to live a private life away from the public eye.
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