Protectorate (noun)

A state that is under the protection and control of another stronger state or nation.

Origin:

The word protectorate is derived from the latin word "protector" meaning "protector" or "guardian" and the suffix "-ate" indicating a state or condition. it was first used in english in the early 17th century.

Examples:

1. Britain established protectorates in Egypt and Sudan in the 19th century.
2. India was a British protectorate for many years.
3. Somalia became an Italian protectorate in the early 20th century.
4. The small island nation became a protectorate of the neighboring country.
5. The colony officially became a protectorate of the mother country.