King

Quick meaning: King is a noun meaning A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.

Meaning

A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.

More Meanings

1. The monarch with the most power and authority in a monarchy, regardless of sex.
2. (Australia, historical) A male leader of a traditional Aboriginal group, often used as a title by colonists.
3. A powerful or majorly influential person; someone who holds the preeminent position.
4. (countable or uncountable) Something that has a preeminent position.
5. A component of certain games.
6. (UK, slang) A king skin.
7. A male dragonfly; a drake.

Example Sentences

Henry VIII was the king of England from 1509 to 1547.

Howard Stern styled himself as the "king of all media".

Charles the third became the new king of England from 2022.

Old Culwaddy the ‘king’, squatting by the galley fire, looked up questioningly[.]

Word Forms

• kings
• kinge
• kinging
• kinged

Synonyms for king

Depending on context, synonyms include Rex, roy, power, magnate, mogul, baron.

Antonyms for king

Common opposites include queen.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include baron, magnate, tycoon, power, world-beater, mogul.

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