Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

farao

Noun

/ˈfær.oʊ/

Definition

Farao is the Portuguese word for ‘pharaoh’, which refers to the ancient rulers of Egypt.

Examples

O faraó construiu muitas pirâmides durante seu reinado. (The pharaoh built many pyramids during his reign.)
Na antiga história, o faraó era visto como um deus. (In ancient history, the pharaoh was seen as a god.)

Meaning

In a historical context, a pharaoh was a monarch in ancient Egypt, often considered to be a god in human form and the political and religious leader of the people.