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vassal state
vassal /ˈvæs.əl/ noun [C]
1 F0 in medieval Europe, a man who agreed to fight for a king or lord (= rich and powerful land owner) when needed, in exchange for land to live on 2 F0 (ALSO vassal state) a country that is controlled by a more powerful country, and has to provide military support or pay money to it when needed |