单词 | native state |
释义 | > as lemmasnative state native state n. now historical = princely states n. at princely adj. Compounds 2. ΘΚΠ society > authority > rule or government > a or the state > [noun] > state ruled by native prince in India native state1784 princely states1932 the world > the earth > minerals > types of mineral > [noun] > native mineral > native state native state1784 1784 Act 24 Geo. III c. 25 §15 Treating or negociating with any of the Native Princes or States in India. 1823 J. Malcolm Mem. Central India II. xvi. 280 The present condition of our empire in India requires..in the exercise of political control and superintendence over Native States, a school..distinct from other branches of the service. 1883 J. S. Cotton in J. S. Cotton & E. J. Payne Colonies & Dependencies i. iii. 23 The native states are sometimes called feudatory—a convenient term to express their vague relation to the British crown. 1931 P. Kendall India & British viii. 223 Hyderabad, the largest..of all the Native States, absorbed Golconda centuries ago. 1990 M. Booth Triads iv. 69 These secret societies consider the Native States, especially Perak, as a happy hunting ground. < as lemmas |
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