noun
- plural of archduke; princes of especially high rank, particularly in the former Austrian Empire
Usage: historical
Examples
- The archdukes of Austria held significant power in the Habsburg monarchy.
- Several archdukes attended the royal wedding ceremony.
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to World War I, making him one of history’s most famous archdukes.
- The palace housed portraits of former archdukes and their families.
- During the empire’s height, multiple archdukes governed different territories.
- The archdukes were known for their elaborate court ceremonies.