Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pharaoh
noun
/ˈfɛəroʊ/
Definition
A pharaoh was a ruler in ancient Egypt, considered to be a god in human form.
Examples
- The pharaoh commissioned the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- Cleopatra was one of the last pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
- In ancient times, the pharaoh was revered as a deity.
Meaning
The title used for the monarchs of ancient Egypt, who held absolute power over the land and its people.
Synonyms
- monarch
- ruler
- king
