grand duchy

noun

1. a territory ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess.

grand duchy

noun

1. the territory, state, or principality of a grand duke or grand duchess

Word History and Origins

Origin of grand duchy¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Finland — until 1917 a grand duchy in that empire — and Sweden abandoned longtime national policies of military nonalignment.

From Seattle Times

He is proud to say that the grand duchy has not resorted to the tactics deployed in Paris.

From New York Times

In the corner of the lounge stood a vintage Asteroids arcade game; on the wall hung an American flag alongside the grand duchy’s own red, white and blue stripes.

From The Guardian

However, as an autonomous grand duchy of the Russian Empire, it was allowed to develop politically, eventually leading to independence in the turmoil surrounding the Russian Revolution in 1917.

From Seattle Times

However, as an autonomous grand duchy of the Russian Empire, it was allowed to develop politically - including forming a parliament - eventually leading to independence in the turmoil surrounding the Russian Revolution.

From Washington Times