1. of or relating to a khedive (a viceroy or governor, especially of Egypt under Ottoman rule)
Usage: historical; often capitalized

Examples

• The khedival palace stood as a symbol of Ottoman authority in Cairo.
• Khedival decrees governed the administration of Egypt during the 19th century.
• The khedival court maintained diplomatic relations with European powers.
• Scholars studied khedival documents to understand the region's colonial history.