mediatize — [mē′dē ə tīz΄] vt. mediatized, mediatizing [< Fr or Ger: Fr médiatiser (< médiat < LL mediatus: see MEDIATE), or Ger mediatisieren < Fr] to annex (a smaller state) to a larger one, leaving the ruler his or her title and some authority … English World dictionary
mediatize — mediatization, n. /mee dee euh tuyz /, v.t., mediatized, mediatizing. to annex (a principality) to another state, while allowing certain rights to its former sovereign. Also, esp. Brit., mediatise. [1820 30; MEDIATE + IZE, modeled on G… … Universalium
mediatize — verb a) To annex a country while allowing the ruler of the country to retain certain rights b) To mediate … Wiktionary
mediatize — me·di·a·tize … English syllables
mediatize — ˈmēdēəˌtīz verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: German mediatisieren, from mediat mediate (from Late Latin mediatus, past participle of mediare to be in the middle) + isieren ize more at mediate transitive verb 1 … Useful english dictionary
Mediatized — Mediatize Me di*a*tize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mediatized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mediatizing}.] [Cf. F. m[ e]diatiser.] To cause to act through an agent or to hold a subordinate position; to annex; specifically applied to the annexation during the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mediatizing — Mediatize Me di*a*tize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mediatized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mediatizing}.] [Cf. F. m[ e]diatiser.] To cause to act through an agent or to hold a subordinate position; to annex; specifically applied to the annexation during the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Swabia — Swabia, Suabia, or Svebia (German: Schwaben , Schwabenland or Ländle ) is both a historic and linguistic (see Swabian German) region in Germany. Swabia consists of much of the present day state of Baden Württemberg (specifically, historical… … Wikipedia
Almanach de Gotha — The Almanach de Gotha , was a respected directory of Europe s highest nobility and royalty. First published in 1763 at the ducal court of Frederick III, Duke of Saxe Gotha Altenburg, it was regarded as an authority in the classification of… … Wikipedia