Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Trucial States

Noun

/ˈtruːʃəl steɪts/

Definition

A term historically used to describe the seven sheikhdoms located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, which were under British protection in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Examples

The Trucial States played a vital role in maritime trade routes in the Arabian Gulf.
During the formation of the UAE, the Trucial States united to achieve a homogeneous political entity.
Britain sought to stabilize the Trucial States to secure its interests against other colonial powers.

Meaning

Trucial States refers to the area comprising present-day United Arab Emirates (UAE), which were formerly known by this name due to their treaty relationships with Britain that aimed at maintaining peace in the region.