1. a prince of the former Austrian imperial family
Usage: historical
2. a sovereign prince ranking below a king but above other nobles
Usage: historical

Examples

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914.
• The archduke ruled over several provinces in the Austrian Empire.
• Many archdukes held important positions in the Habsburg dynasty.
• The title of archduke was unique to the Austrian royal family.
• Archduke Charles led Austrian forces against Napoleon.
• The archduke’s palace was known for its magnificent architecture.