Noun: khanate 'kaa,neyt
- The position of a khan
"The khanate was passed down through generations of the ruling family"
- The realm of a khan
"The Mongol Empire was divided into several khanates after Genghis Khan's death"
Derived forms: khanates
Type of: berth, demesne, domain, land, office, place, position, post, situation
Encyclopedia: Khanate