palatinate

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /pəˈlætɪnɪt/, /pəˈlætɪneɪt/ (This entry needs pronunciation information. If you are familiar with the IPA or enPR then please add some!) === Etymology 1 === Borrowed from Latin palātīnātus. ==== Noun ==== palatinate (plural palatinates) The office or rank of a palatine. A territory ruled by a palatine. A native or inhabitant of such a territory. ===== Translations ===== === Etymology 2 === From palatine + -ate (adjective-forming suffix). ==== Adjective ==== palatinate (not comparable) Of or pertaining to a palatinate or the Palatinate. ===== Derived terms =====