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dethroner


Meanings
  • noun

    One who removes a monarch or ruler from power


Variants
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dethrone , dethroned , dethronement , dethronements , dethroner , dethroners , dethrones , dethroning
Etymology
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From the Old French desroner, meaning 'to dismount, to disrobe'. The term was later adopted in Middle English to mean 'to remove from power'.


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  1. The term 'dethroner' has its origins in Old French, where it meant 'to dismount' or 'to disrobe'.

  2. In Hindu mythology, Indra is often referred to as the 'dethroner of the gods', as he overthrew the primal god, Vritra, and established himself as the king of the gods.


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  1. usurper: An individual who seizes and holds power unrightfully. A dethroner can become an usurper if they seize the throne for themselves after removing the previous ruler.

  2. revolution: A sudden, radical, and typically violent change in social or political conditions. A dethroner can be a catalyst for a revolution, as they remove the ruling power and pave the way for a new order.


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In literature, 'dethroner' is often used metaphorically to refer to someone or something that removes an entrenched idea, belief, or status quo. In art and music, it can represent the idea of change and upheaval.

How to Memorize "dethroner"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a king sitting on a throne, and then imagine someone coming in and forcibly removing him from the throne. This is the essence of what it means to dethrone someone.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dethroner' with the image of a revolutionary or a revolutionary movement. This can help you remember the idea of change and upheaval associated with the term.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Dethrone the old, bring in the new'. This can help you remember the meaning of the term and its association with change and upheaval.


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