king
/kษชล/
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Simple Meaning
the male ruler of a country, usually from a royal family.
When to Use
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Examples in Conversation
โThe king gave a speech to the people from his palace.โ
โIn chess, you lose if your king is trapped.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy. If it's an absolute monarchy, then he is the supreme ruler of his nation.
โHenry VIII was the king of England from 1509 to 1547.โ
Related Words
Synonyms:
rulermonarchsovereign
Antonyms:
queensubject
Word Family:
kingdomkinglykingship