König — meaning in English

English meaning

• king noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
• prince noun A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a monarch.

Senses

König is used for these senses in English:

• prince Someone who is preeminent in their field; a great person. [from 13th c.]

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.

prince — full definition

1. noun A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a monarch.
2. noun A person considered outstanding or supreme in a particular field.

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