throne

Meanings

• noun

  A seat of authority, power, or state, often ornate and placed on a raised platform.

  - "The king sat on his throne and ruled his kingdom."
  - "The queen ascended the throne after her husband's death."

• noun

  The position or office of a monarch or other ruler.

  - "The throne of England is a symbol of British monarchy."
  - "The throne of Denmark is currently held by Queen Margrethe II."

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Pronunciation

1. [θɹoʊn]
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676881"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with throne
drones , gones , mones , phones , mones

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Variants

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throne , thrones , throned , throning , throne room , throne rooms , accede to the throne , ascend (to) the throne , ascend the throne , ascend to the throne , the power behind the throne , ascended the throne , the throne , accede , acceded , acceded to the throne , accedes , acceding

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Etymology

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Old English thron, from thronian 'to sit', from thron 'seat'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest throne in the world is located in the Church of Our Lady in Ossuary, Czech Republic.

2. The famous Iron Throne from Game of Thrones is a fictional throne, but it has inspired many real-life replicas.

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Related Concepts

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1. monarchy: A system of government in which a monarch is the supreme power.

2. coronation: A ceremony in which a monarch is crowned and formally invested with the powers and duties of the monarchy.

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Culture

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Thrones have been used throughout history as symbols of power and authority, often associated with monarchy and royalty. They are often ornate and decorated with precious materials, and are sometimes used as part of coronation ceremonies.

How to Memorize "throne"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, ornate chair on a raised platform, with a monarch sitting in it, wearing a crown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'throne' with the idea of power and authority, and with the image of a monarch seated on a grand chair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Throne' stands for 'Theater of Royalty, Honor, and Nobility' to remember the meaning of the word.

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