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sultan

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌltən/

sultan means: A ruler of certain Muslim countries, whose title usually passes from parent to child.

noun

MUSLIM RULERB2

A ruler of certain Muslim countries, whose title usually passes from parent to child.

  • The sultan lived in a large palace.
  • Several sultans ruled during that century.
  • His son became sultan after his death.

Common phrases: ottoman sultan, sultan of something, sultan palace

CARD GAMEC2

A card game for one person, played with two packs of cards.

  • I played sultan after dinner.
  • You need two decks to play sultan.
  • Have you learned the rules of sultan?

Common phrases: play sultan, sultan solitaire, sultan game

CHICKEN BREEDC2

A Turkish breed of chicken often kept for its attractive appearance.

  • We keep a sultan in our garden.
  • The sultan hen has a large feathered crest.
  • They breed sultans for their unusual appearance.

Common phrases: sultan chicken, sultan hen, sultan breed

Questions about sultan

What does sultan mean?

A ruler of certain Muslim countries, whose title usually passes from parent to child.

What is sultan in other languages?

Türkçe: sultan · Español: sultán · Français: sultan · Deutsch: Sultan · Italiano: sultano · 日本語: スルタン

How do you pronounce sultan?

It is pronounced /ˈsʌltən/.

How do you use sultan in a sentence?

The sultan lived in a large palace. Several sultans ruled during that century.

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