sultan

nounmasculine/suɫˈtɐ̃w̃/low

sul·tão

Definition

A title given to Muslim sovereigns, especially of the former Ottoman Empire and other Islamic states.

The Ottoman sultan ruled a vast empire.

The mosque was built by order of the sultan.

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Common collocations

Ottoman sultansultan's palace

Do árabe 'سلطان' (sulṭān), que significa 'poder', 'autoridade'.