rex — meaning in English
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English meaning
- king noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
Senses
rex is used for these senses in English:
- His Majesty (formal) A title of respect used when referring to a king.
- king A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.
king — full definition
- noun A male monarch who rules a country, typically inheriting the position by birth.
- noun The most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field.
- noun The most important piece in chess, which must be protected from checkmate to avoid losing the game.
- noun A playing card ranked just below the ace, showing an image of a king.
- verb To make someone king; to crown as monarch.
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