sultaness: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
RareFormal, historical, literary
Quick answer
What does “sultaness” mean?
The female counterpart of a sultan.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The female counterpart of a sultan; a female ruler or the wife of a sultan.
Used in historical or literary contexts to denote a woman with supreme authority, often in an Islamic or oriental setting.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No substantial differences in meaning or usage between British and American English.
Connotations
Both variants associate the word with exoticism, history, and gender-specific roles.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both dialects, with slight preference in British English due to historical contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “sultaness” in a Sentence
[determiner] sultaness of [place]the sultaness's [noun]Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable
Academic
Used in historical, gender studies, or literary analysis.
Everyday
Virtually never used in casual conversation.
Technical
No technical usage.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sultaness”
- Pronouncing it as /sʌlˈtænɛs/ or spelling it as 'sulteness'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is considered archaic and is rarely used outside of specific historical or literary contexts.
In some contexts, yes, but 'sultana' can also refer to a dried grape, so 'sultaness' is clearer for the female ruler meaning.
In American English, it is typically pronounced as /ˈsʌltənəs/.
It derives from 'sultan', which comes from Arabic, with the suffix '-ess' added to indicate feminine gender.
The female counterpart of a sultan.
Sultaness is usually formal, historical, literary in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Remember 'sultan' for a male leader, and add '-ess' as in 'princess' for female.
Conceptual Metaphor
Female authority often depicted with imagery of luxury, secrecy, and power.
Practice
Quiz
What does 'sultaness' mean?