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mandarinate

/man-der-uh-neyt/US // ˈmæn dər əˌneɪt //

柑橘

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the status or position of a mandarin.
    • : a group of mandarins or mandarins collectively.
    • : rule or government by mandarins.

Examples

  • Was there not, moreover, an open door before his face inviting him to win for himself the honors of a mandarinate?

  • The mandarinate or official class is recruited from all ranks of the people by competitive examination.