valtakunta

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • An independent state. Depending on context, may be translated into English as country, state, kingdom, empire, nation, realm etc.
  • A realm, domain, kingdom sphere of activity or influence.
  • A domain geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish valta (power, authority, domination, might, of power, dominance, rule, country) + Finnish kunta (municipality, corps, -dom, municiplity, administrative area, community, local government).

Origin

Finnish

kunta

Gloss

municipality, corps, -dom, municiplity, administrative area, community, local government

Kanji

隊

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