noun
- the territory ruled by an archduke or archduchess
Usage: historical
Examples
- The Archduchy of Austria was a major power in medieval Europe.
- He inherited the archduchy from his father, the archduke.
- The archduchy encompassed several important trading cities.
- Wars were fought over control of the wealthy archduchy.
- The archduchy’s borders changed frequently during the conflict.
- She ruled the archduchy with wisdom and diplomacy.