What does kingship mean?
Kingship means The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king..
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/ˈkɪŋʃɪp/ · noun
The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king..
Near-synonym: kingdom
The traditional world knew divine kingship.
[Of Henry I, who reigned 1100–1135:] Although the king's harsh treatment of his brother [Robert Curthose] sparked widespread criticism, it was typical of Henry's pragmatic approach to kingship. If he had shown greater mercy and set Robert free, it would have been only a matter of time before Curthose made fresh trouble. As it was, the Anglo-Norman territory that had been so hard won by their father was now firmly under Henry's control.
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Kingship means The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king..
Common synonyms include kingdom.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Near-synonym: kingdom
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