king in Latin
king in Latin is rex, rēx — king means a male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
king in Latin
rex
A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.
rēx
A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.
rex
What does "king" mean?
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noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
"The king was crowned in a grand ceremony at the cathedral."
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noun The most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field.
"He was regarded as the undisputed king of jazz guitar."
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noun The most important piece in chess, which must be protected from checkmate to avoid losing the game.
"She moved her king to safety in the corner of the board."
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noun A playing card ranked just below the ace, showing an image of a king.
"He drew the king of hearts on his final turn."
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king in a sentence
- The king was crowned in a grand ceremony at the cathedral.
- The young prince will one day become king.
- He was regarded as the undisputed king of jazz guitar.
- She moved her king to safety in the corner of the board.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "king" in Latin?
"king" in Latin is rex, rēx. king means: A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
How do you use "king" in a sentence?
Example: "The king was crowned in a grand ceremony at the cathedral." In Latin, "king" is rex, rēx.
Are there other ways to say "king" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "king": rex, rēx.
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