De farao
Example: De farao regeerde over het oude Egypte lang geleden.
Definition
"De farao" refers to the ancient Egyptian ruler, often considered a god-king who held supreme power over Egypt. This title was used for the monarchs who governed the civilization many centuries ago, symbolizing authority and divine rule.
Etymology
The term "de farao" originates from the ancient Egyptian word 'per-aa,' meaning 'great house,' which referred to the royal palace. Over time, it came to denote the ruler himself. Did you know? The word reached European languages through Greek and Latin translations of Egyptian history.
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"De farao" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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