noun
archduke
noun
1
A prince of the former Austrian imperial family, ranking above an ordinary duke.
"The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand helped trigger the First World War."
How to Use Archduke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-ranking prince, historically of the Austrian royal family.
Word Forms
archdukes plural
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Etymology
From French archeduc, from Latin archidux, from arch- plus dux, "leader" — equivalent to arch- + duke.