king — a male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position by right of birth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position by right of birth
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's the king of the house, demanding treats every hour.
- The king addressed his people from the palace balcony.
- He became the king of pizza delivery, always arriving in under 20 minutes.
king
NOUN[/kɪŋ/]
a male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position by right of birth
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'king' derives from Old English 'cyning', which evolved from Proto-Germanic *kuningaz, meaning 'tribal leader' or 'one of noble birth'. The term originally denoted a leader chosen from among the people, later becoming the standard designation for a hereditary monarch.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *kunin- (noble family, kin) + -az (masculine nominative suffix), evolving through Old English 'cyning' to Middle English 'king'. The root relates to 'kin', reflecting the word's origins in kinship and family lineage.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's the king of the house, demanding treats every hour.”
“The king addressed his people from the palace balcony.”
“He became the king of pizza delivery, always arriving in under 20 minutes.”
“The chess king can only move one square at a time.”
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