1. A territory or state that is protected and controlled by a stronger power; a form of political control where one country protects another but maintains some degree of its autonomy
Morocco was a French protectorate in North Africa during the early 20th century.
Marrocos foi um protetorado francês no norte da África durante o início do século XX.
2. The office or function of a protector; the period during which a protector rules
The protectorate of Oliver Cromwell lasted from 1653 to 1658.
O protetorado de Oliver Cromwell durou de 1653 a 1658.