[诸侯 / 諸侯, zhū hóuㄓㄨ ㄏㄡˊ] feudal vassal; feudal princes, esp. the monarchs (dukes or princes) of the several vassal states 諸侯國|诸侯国 of Zhou during Western Zhou and Spring and Autumn periods 11th-5th century BC; subordinate warlord, See Also: 諸侯國, 诸侯国#17204