Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
archduke
noun
/ˈɑːrtʃˌduːk/
Definition
A male member of the highest rank of nobility in certain European countries, particularly Austria and Hungary.
Examples
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914, an event that sparked World War I.
- The archduke attended the royal ceremony in Vienna.
Meaning
The title ‘archduke’ is used for princes in the royal family, specifically those who are direct heirs to a throne or hold an important position within a kingdom.
Synonyms
- prince
- duke
