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sultan

/ˈsʌl.tən/
sul · tan
Plural:sultans
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Adjective:sultanic
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• noun

1

A sovereign ruler or monarch of a Muslim state, historically including the ruler of the Ottoman Empire.

Example

"The historical palace in Istanbul once served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultan and his court."

2

An ornamental breed of small domestic chicken originally from Turkey, characterized by pure white plumage, a full crest, a V-shaped comb, and heavily feathered legs and feet.

Example

"The poultry exhibition featured a prize-winning sultan admired for its prominent crest and feathered feet."

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• Nearby Words

sullenness
sully
sulphur-crested cockatoo
sultan
sultana
sultanate
sultriness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century via French and Medieval Latin from the Arabic word 'sultan', originally an abstract noun meaning 'strength', 'authority', or 'rulership', derived from the Aramaic 'shultana' ('power').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sultan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sultan
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