kuningas — meaning in English

English meaning

• king noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
• monarch noun A king, queen, emperor, or other hereditary ruler who is head of state.

Senses

kuningas is used for these senses in English:

• king A powerful or majorly influential person; someone who holds the preeminent position.
• monarch The chief or best thing of its kind.

king — full definition

1. noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
2. noun The most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field.
3. noun The most important piece in chess, which must be protected from checkmate to avoid losing the game.
4. noun A playing card ranked just below the ace, showing an image of a king.
5. verb To make someone king; to crown as monarch.

monarch — full definition

1. noun A king, queen, emperor, or other hereditary ruler who is head of state.
2. noun A large orange-and-black butterfly (Danaus plexippus) known for its long migrations.

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