Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
king
noun
/kɪŋ/
Definition
A male monarch or ruler of a kingdom.
Examples
- The king ruled the land with wisdom and fairness.
- Many countries have a king or queen as their head of state.
- The king’s decree was respected throughout the kingdom.
Meaning
The term relates to a person who is recognized as the supreme leader of a state, often inherited by birthright.
Synonyms
- monarch
- sovereign
- ruler
- emperor
- chief
