Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dethronement
noun
/dēˈthrōnmənt/
Definition
The act of removing a ruler from their throne or position of authority.
Examples
- The dethronement of the king led to a significant change in the country’s governance.
- After the scandal, the board of directors called for the CEO’s dethronement.
- The hero’s journey involved the dethronement of the tyrant who oppressed the people.
Meaning
Dethronement refers to the process of ousting someone from power, typically a king or a queen, thereby ending their reign.
Synonyms
- removal
- overthrow
- deposition
- ousting
- displacement
