heir to the throne — A person who is next in line to inherit a royal throne
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who is next in line to inherit a royal throne
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɛr tu ðə θroʊn/
Korean meaning: 왕위 계승자, 왕세자/왕세녀
Korean pronunciation: **에어** 투 더 **쓰로**운
Example Sentences
- The heir to the throne was caught sneaking out to buy bubble tea instead of attending royal etiquette lessons.
- As the heir to the throne, she must learn five languages and how to wave properly.
- The heir to the throne will undergo extensive training before assuming royal duties.
heir to the throne
NOUN//ɛr tu ðə θroʊn//
A person who is next in line to inherit a royal throne
A person who is next in line to inherit a royal throne
The heir grips the throne, chilled to the bone
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
heir는 라틴어 'heres(상속자)'에서, throne은 그리스어 'thronos(높은 의자)'에서 유래. 고대 그리스의 신들이 앉던 높은 의자가 왕의 권좌를 의미하게 되었다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The heir to the throne was caught sneaking out to buy bubble tea instead of attending royal etiquette lessons.”
“As the heir to the throne, she must learn five languages and how to wave properly.”
“The heir to the throne will undergo extensive training before assuming royal duties.”
“Parliament must approve the heir to the throne in constitutional monarchies.”
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