Definition of PALATINATE

palatinate

Meanings

Plural: palatinates

Noun

  • a territory in southwestern Germany formerly ruled by the counts palatine
  • a territory under the jurisdiction of a count palatine
  • The office or rank of a palatine.
  • A territory ruled by a palatine.
  • A native or inhabitant of such a territory.

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to a palatinate or the Palatinate.

Origin / Etymology

From palatine + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office, the concrete charge of it).

Synonyms

Pfalz

Scrabble Score: 12

palatinate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
palatinate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
palatinate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

palatinate is a valid Words With Friends word