palatine
/ˈpælətaɪn/
adjective
- Relating to a palace or a high-ranking official with royal privileges.
- He held a palatine title that gave him authority over the surrounding lands.
- The palatine court was known for its lavish ceremonies and strict etiquette.
- The palatine guard protected the royal family day and night.
- Relating to the palate (the roof of the mouth).
- A palatine cleft can cause difficulty with eating and speaking.
- The dentist examined the palatine area for signs of infection.
- The palatine bone is one of the bones that form the roof of the mouth.
noun
- A high-ranking official in some European countries, especially one with royal or judicial powers.
- The palatine served as the king's representative in the northern provinces.
- The count palatine presided over the court and settled disputes.
- In medieval times, a palatine could raise an army on behalf of the monarch.
- A native or inhabitant of the Palatinate region in Germany.
- She is a Palatine, proud of her family's history in the Rhineland.
- The Palatines brought their winemaking traditions to the New World.
- The festival celebrated Palatine culture with music and food.