Daimiate

/daɪˈmaɪət/ noun

Definition

The territory or domain ruled by a daimio (a feudal Japanese lord), also called a daimiate or daimyate.

Etymology

From 'daimio' (Japanese 大名, literally 'big name') combined with the suffix '-ate' indicating a territory or state. Used in historical texts describing Japanese feudalism during the Edo period.

Kelly Says

The daimiate system created a unique feudal structure where lords had genuine autonomy over their domains—unlike European feudalism, there was no king at the top, making it more like a network than a pyramid.

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