Vladika
Vladika noun: the head of church and state in Montenegro until 1852; the prince bishop.
Noun
Vladika (plural Vladikas)
- The head of church and state in Montenegro until 1852; the prince bishop.
- On the courtesy and hospitality of the Vladika, indeed, I cannot speak too highly; and the friendly feelings he entertains towards strangers, who are interested in his country, contribute greatly to the pleasure of a visit to Montenegro.1848, Sir John Gardener Wilkinson, Dalmatia and Montenegro, J Murray, page 402
- From this time, Tchernegora, deserted by its hereditary princes, the Government became vested in its spiritual ruler the Vladika1851, Edmund Spencer, Travels in European Turkey, page 390
Forms of Vladika
| plural | Vladikas |
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Origin of Vladika
From Serbo-Croatian vladika.
Questions about Vladika
- What does Vladika mean?
- Vladika means the head of church and state in Montenegro until 1852; the prince bishop.
- What part of speech is Vladika?
- Vladika is a noun.
- What is the plural of Vladika?
- The plural of Vladika is Vladikas.
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