Throne definition
To enthrone or be enthroned.
verb
The chair on which a king, cardinal, etc. sits on formal or ceremonial occasions: it usually is on a dais, covered with a canopy, and highly decorated.
noun
Throne means to become a king or queen.
An example of throne is for a prince to take over his father's position as king.
verb
(Biblical tradition) The third highest order of angel in Christian angelology, ranked above dominions and below cherubim.
noun
Throne is defined as the power of a king, or the chair where royalty sits.
An example of a throne is where a queen sits in royal court.
noun
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(christianity) The third of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology.
noun
One who occupies a throne.
noun
The power, dignity, or rank of one who occupies a throne.
noun
(archaic) To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.
verb
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(intransitive, archaic) To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.
verb
(christian theol.) The third highest order in the hierarchy of angels.
noun
A chair occupied, as by a monarch or prelate, as a mark of rank or distinction on state or ceremonial occasions, often situated on a dais and sometimes having a canopy and ornate decoration.
noun
A sovereign, ruler, etc.
Orders from the throne.
noun
The power or rank of a king, etc.; sovereignty.
noun
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To install in or occupy a throne.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
throne
Plural:
thronesOrigin of throne
- Middle English alteration of trone from Old French from Latin thronus from Greek thronos dher- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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