firstiste

== Latvian == === Etymology === From firsts (“prince”) +‎ -iste. === Pronunciation === === Noun === firstiste f (5th declension) principality (territory owned or ruled by a prince) Lihtenšteinas firstiste ― the Principality of Lichtenstein Monako firstiste, principāts ― the Principality of Monaco Andoras firstite ― the Principality of Andorra ==== Usage notes ==== In principle, the term firstiste applies to a territory governed by a firsts, i.e., a holder of the German nobility title (compare Fürst); for a princis, the term should be principāts. In practice, the two terms are often synonymous. ==== Declension ==== ==== Synonyms ==== principāts