king
/kɪŋ/
Meanings
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noun
A male monarch or sovereign ruler.
- "King Henry VIII of England is famous for his six wives."
- "The king's decree was law in the kingdom."
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noun
A title given to a man who reigns over an independent country.
- "King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is a respected leader in the Muslim world."
- "The king's subjects paid him homage and respect."
Pronunciation
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/kɪŋ/
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/kiŋ/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with kingqueen , scene , dream , been , green , lean
Variants
List of all variants of king that leads to same resultking , kings , B. B. King , King , Riley B. King , Billie Jean King , Billie Jean Moffitt , Ernest Joseph King , MLK , Martin Luther King , Martin Luther King Jr. , Martin Luther King , Jr. , Rufus King , Stephen Edwin King , Stephen King , W. L. Mackenzie King , William Lyon Mackenzie King , William King , William Rufus de Vane King , king cake , king cakes
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English cyning, from cynan 'to rule'
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'king' is derived from the Old English word 'cyning', which means 'ruler'.
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The shortest reigning monarch in history was King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, who reigned for just 329 days.
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The longest reigning monarch in history is King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who reigned for over 70 years.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Queen: A female monarch or sovereign ruler.
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Monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Throughout history, kings have been seen as powerful rulers and symbols of authority. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In many cultures, kings were believed to have divine or semi-divine status.
How to Memorize "king"
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visualize
- Imagine a majestic figure seated on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a scepter.
- Visualize a king's castle, surrounded by a moat and high walls. -
associate
- Associate the word 'king' with the image of a powerful and regal monarch.
- Remember that a king is a male ruler of a country. -
mnemonics
- Remember that KINGS is an acronym for 'Knowledgeable, Intelligent, Noble, Generous, Strong' to help memorize the meaning of the word.
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