mandarinate
/man-der-uh-neyt/US // ˈmæn dər əˌneɪt //
柑橘
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 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.
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