The king
Example: The king wore a golden crown during the ceremony.
Definition
"The king" refers to a male monarch who is the highest-ranking ruler of a kingdom, typically inheriting the position by birthright. This title signifies authority over a nation or territory, often symbolized by regalia such as a crown, as in the phrase, 'The king wore a golden crown during the ceremony.'
Etymology
The term "the king" comes from the Old English word 'cyning,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*kuningaz.' This word is related to the concept of 'kin' or family, reflecting the king's role as the head of a royal lineage. Did you know that the word has connections to ancient tribal leaders, emphasizing leadership and heritage?
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"The king" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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