A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Protectorate
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Government by a protector; -- applied especially to
the government of England by Oliver Cromwell.
Protectorate meaning & definition 1 of Protectorate.
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A [protectorate] nation is a nation with a poor military and general unrest among the ethnic groups. To solve this, they sacrifice some [political freedom] to a more powerful country, usually a [G7] / G8 nation which intervenes in their political affairs as a reward for keeping the population under control.
Protectorate meaning & definition 2 of Protectorate.
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A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Protectorate meaning & definition 3 of Protectorate.
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a country that is generally controlled and defended by a more powerful country
Protectorate meaning & definition 4 of Protectorate.
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