Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
king
noun
kɪŋ
Definition
A king is a male monarch who rules a country or territory, typically by hereditary right.
Examples
- The king of the land made a royal decree.
- Every year, the king held a festival to celebrate the harvest.
- He was regarded as the king of the mountain for his climbing skills.
Meaning
The term can also represent authority, leadership, or a figure of importance in a certain context.
Synonyms
- monarch
- ruler
- sovereign
- emperor
- leader
