sultan

n. the king or ruler of a Muslim country.

n. a sovereign or ruler of a Muslim state, historically associated with the Ottoman Empire and currently used in nations like Brunei and Oman.

“The sultan lived in a beautiful palace in the center of the city.”

“The sultan issued a royal decree that reformed the nation's land ownership laws to encourage foreign investment.”

n. a powerful leader in history who held political power in a large empire.

n. a historical title for a secular ruler who exercised authority over a territory, often formally subordinate to a caliph but holding actual political power.

“Historians study how the sultan managed his vast empire during the Middle Ages.”

“While the caliph remained the spiritual figurehead, the sultan exercised absolute administrative and military control over the province.”

Formal

n. a type of decorative chicken that originally came from Turkey.

n. a specific breed of crested chicken originating in Turkey, primarily kept for ornamental purposes in gardens.

“The farmer kept a few sultans because of their unique white feathers.”

“The Sultan breed is easily identified by its heavy feathering, five toes, and large globular crest.”

Technical