sultan in Malay

Malay words for sultan

ruler

sultan

English meaning of sultan

1. noun The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.
2. noun A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, Morocco (until 1957) or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.
3. noun A variant of solitaire, played with two decks of cards.
4. noun A breed of chicken originating in Turkey, kept primarily in gardens for ornamental reasons. See: sultan (chicken).

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Questions about sultan in Malay

What is the meaning of sultan in Malay?

Sultan in Malay is sultan.

Apakah maksud sultan dalam bahasa Melayu?

Sultan: sultan.

What does sultan mean in English?

Sultan means the holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.