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throne
throhn
Throne (noun) means the ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop. Example: “Golden lions decorated the arms of the throne in the palace hall.”
noun
1
The ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop.
"Golden lions decorated the arms of the throne in the palace hall."
"The queen sat on her throne to receive the ambassadors."
"The new king was crowned as he took the throne."
2
The position or power of a ruling monarch.
"The prince gave up his claim to the throne to live quietly."
"After her father died, she inherited the throne at a young age."
"He was next in line to the throne."
verb
1
To place someone on a throne, or to give them ruling power.
"After the old queen died, the council throned her eldest daughter in the cathedral."
"In the story, the villagers throne a humble shepherd as their new king."
"The general was thronned as the new emperor after the coup."
How to use throne
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe special chair of a monarch, or the power that goes with being one.
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Common pairings
ascend the throne
heir to the throne
seize the throne
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Word forms
- Plural
- thrones
- Third person singular
- thrones
- Past tense
- throned
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Etymology
From Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos, "chair" or "seat."
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What does “throne” mean?
The word “throne” means the ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop. In plain terms, the special chair of a monarch, or the power that goes with being one.
How do you pronounce “throne”?
“Throne” is pronounced throhn (/θɹoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “throne” in a sentence?
Here is “throne” used in a sentence: “The queen sat on her throne to receive the ambassadors.”
What is another word for “throne”?
Words with a similar meaning to “throne” include toilet and and Thesaurus:bathroom.
What part of speech is “throne”?
Depending on how it is used, “throne” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “throne” come from?
The word “throne” comes from Latin. From Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos, "chair" or "seat.".
Is “throne” a common word?
“Throne” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “throne” have?
“Throne” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ceremonial chair used by a monarch, pope, or bishop.
What is the difference between 'throne' and 'thrown'?
'Throne' is a noun meaning the ceremonial chair of a monarch or the monarch's power. 'Thrown' is the past participle of the verb 'throw'. They sound alike but are unrelated, so the correct phrase is 'the king sat on his throne', never 'thrown'.
What is the difference between a throne and a crown?
A throne is the ceremonial chair a monarch sits on, and by extension the royal office itself. A crown is the ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch and can also symbolise royal authority. Both stand for kingship, but one is a seat and the other is worn.
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