King
noun
The male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position from a parent or relative.
The king issued a decree to his subjects.
Often appears as...
- the king's decree
- the king's throne
noun
A person or thing thought to be the best or most important of its type.
He is the undisputed king of boxing.
Often appears as...
- king of pop
- king of the hill
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Informal, Approving
noun
A playing card carrying one figure of a king.
I have a king of hearts in my hand.
Often appears as...
- king of hearts
- king of diamonds
noun
A male animal superior in rank or size in a group.
The lion is the king of the jungle.
Often appears as...
- king penguin
- king of the jungle
noun
A title given to God or Christ.
Jesus is often referred to as King of Kings in the Bible.
Often appears as...
- king of kings
- our eternal king
noun
The male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position from a parent or relative.
The king issued a decree to his subjects.
Often appears as...
- the king's decree
- the king's throne
noun
A person or thing thought to be the best or most important of its type.
He is the undisputed king of boxing.
Often appears as...
- king of pop
- king of the hill
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
noun
A playing card carrying one figure of a king.
I have a king of hearts in my hand.
Often appears as...
- king of hearts
- king of diamonds
noun
A male animal superior in rank or size in a group.
The lion is the king of the jungle.
Often appears as...
- king penguin
- king of the jungle
noun
A title given to God or Christ.
Jesus is often referred to as King of Kings in the Bible.
Often appears as...
- king of kings
- our eternal king
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that in history, kings often had absolute power and were central figures in their societies.
Historically, the king had the final say in all the matters of the kingdom.
Pro Tip 2/3Hereditary Title
Remember that kingship is often passed down through a family line, not chosen by election or merit.
The prince will become king after his father's reign.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
The notion of a king may vary greatly in imagery and significance across cultures.
In some cultures, the king is seen as a godlike figure.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that in history, kings often had absolute power and were central figures in their societies.
Historically, the king had the final say in all the matters of the kingdom.
Pro Tip 2/3Hereditary Title
Remember that kingship is often passed down through a family line, not chosen by election or merit.
The prince will become king after his father's reign.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
The notion of a king may vary greatly in imagery and significance across cultures.
In some cultures, the king is seen as a godlike figure.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Context
Understand that in history, kings often had absolute power and were central figures in their societies.
Historically, the king had the final say in all the matters of the kingdom.
Pro Tip 2/3Hereditary Title
Remember that kingship is often passed down through a family line, not chosen by election or merit.
The prince will become king after his father's reign.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Significance
The notion of a king may vary greatly in imagery and significance across cultures.
In some cultures, the king is seen as a godlike figure.
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Plato’s best (and worst)...
which determine our roles in life. Some thinkers have gone on to credit the idea of the noble lie as a prototype for 20th century propaganda, and the philosopher king as inspiration for the dictators that used them. Should a few bad ideas tarnish Plato's status as one of the greatest philosophers in history?
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How does impeachment...
impeachment allowed Parliament to vote for removing a government official from office even without the king's consent. Although this was an important check on royal power, the king couldn't be impeached because the monarch was considered the source of all government power.
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What caused the French...
and they were the only ones who paid taxes, not just to the king, but to the other Estates as well. In bad harvest years, taxation could leave peasants with almost nothing while the king and nobles lived lavishly on their extracted wealth.
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Bearing witness to the...
martin luther king who said that if a man hasn't found out what he is willing to die for he's not fit to live I think I've seen enough that and I submit to you the reversal of it I am interested in what people want to live for and
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The Atlantic slave...
but criminals, debtors, or prisoners of war from rival tribes. By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade,
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
it's easier for a woman to be the help made of a king than it is for a man to be the helpmate of a queen don't let that queen thing go to your head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to
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Romulus Whitaker: The...
and hatch into little baby king cobras. So, she protects her eggs, and after three months, the babies finally do hatch out. A majority of them will die, of course. There is very high mortality
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Awesome King Cobra PIPE...
bite though this is one of the most frightening animals in the world and nothing gives you quite the same degree of fear and tension as a king cobra it is also an animal that is so regal so
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If superpowers were...
Immortality. In movies, kings are always searching for the secret to immortality. But is immortality really a good thing? To a ten-year-old boy, one year is the same as 10% of his life.
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How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
Video examples
Plato’s best (and worst)...
which determine our roles in life. Some thinkers have gone on to credit the idea of the noble lie as a prototype for 20th century propaganda, and the philosopher king as inspiration for the dictators that used them. Should a few bad ideas tarnish Plato's status as one of the greatest philosophers in history?
Video examples
How does impeachment...
impeachment allowed Parliament to vote for removing a government official from office even without the king's consent. Although this was an important check on royal power, the king couldn't be impeached because the monarch was considered the source of all government power.
Video examples
What caused the French...
and they were the only ones who paid taxes, not just to the king, but to the other Estates as well. In bad harvest years, taxation could leave peasants with almost nothing while the king and nobles lived lavishly on their extracted wealth.
Video examples
Bearing witness to the...
martin luther king who said that if a man hasn't found out what he is willing to die for he's not fit to live I think I've seen enough that and I submit to you the reversal of it I am interested in what people want to live for and
Video examples
The Atlantic slave...
but criminals, debtors, or prisoners of war from rival tribes. By selling them, kings enriched their own realms, and strengthened them against neighboring enemies. African kingdoms prospered from the slave trade,
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Genius: Aretha Chain of...
it's easier for a woman to be the help made of a king than it is for a man to be the helpmate of a queen don't let that queen thing go to your head i don't let that clean thing go wherever i wanted to
Video examples
Romulus Whitaker: The...
and hatch into little baby king cobras. So, she protects her eggs, and after three months, the babies finally do hatch out. A majority of them will die, of course. There is very high mortality
Video examples
Awesome King Cobra PIPE...
bite though this is one of the most frightening animals in the world and nothing gives you quite the same degree of fear and tension as a king cobra it is also an animal that is so regal so
Video examples
If superpowers were...
Immortality. In movies, kings are always searching for the secret to immortality. But is immortality really a good thing? To a ten-year-old boy, one year is the same as 10% of his life.
Video examples
How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
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Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
You become world famous, and you sit with kings and queens, and then your first job is just a job. You can't go back to living the way you did before because you've been taken out of one setting and shown the other. That becomes a struggle and makes you struggle.
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Bryce Courtenay
South African Novelist
If I were king of the world there wouldn't be boat people, there would only be people coming in boats. I would mix us all up so that we were all exactly one shade of each other.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
The characters in Six of Crows' aren't kings or queens; they don't have grand destinies. They're just six kids desperate enough to attempt the impossible.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I'm the greatest thing that ever lived! I'm the king of the world! I'm a bad man. I'm the prettiest thing that ever lived.
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Suniel Shetty
Indian Actor
I do want to live life king size, yes. But I also want to spend a lot on my children and give them happiness and security.
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Ann Aguirre
American Author
My process seems to be unusual in the sense that I don't create worlds before characters. With me, character is king.
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Nicky Jam
American Musician
When I'm in that studio, I feel like I'm the king of the world. If I lose that, I'm going to lose a lot.
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Kofi Annan
Ghanaian Statesman
One has to have the strength of character to say the time has come to move on... unless you are a king.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
The world is so full of a number of things, I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings.
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Solomon Ibn Gabirol
Spanish Poet
Kings may be judges of the earth, but wise men are the judges of kings.
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Wilma Rudolph
American Athlete
You become world famous, and you sit with kings and queens, and then your first job is just a job. You can't go back to living the way you did before because you've been taken out of one setting and shown the other. That becomes a struggle and makes you struggle.
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Bryce Courtenay
South African Novelist
If I were king of the world there wouldn't be boat people, there would only be people coming in boats. I would mix us all up so that we were all exactly one shade of each other.
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Leigh Bardugo
Israeli Author
The characters in Six of Crows' aren't kings or queens; they don't have grand destinies. They're just six kids desperate enough to attempt the impossible.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I'm the greatest thing that ever lived! I'm the king of the world! I'm a bad man. I'm the prettiest thing that ever lived.
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Suniel Shetty
Indian Actor
I do want to live life king size, yes. But I also want to spend a lot on my children and give them happiness and security.
Quote examples
Ann Aguirre
American Author
My process seems to be unusual in the sense that I don't create worlds before characters. With me, character is king.
Quote examples
Nicky Jam
American Musician
When I'm in that studio, I feel like I'm the king of the world. If I lose that, I'm going to lose a lot.
Quote examples
Kofi Annan
Ghanaian Statesman
One has to have the strength of character to say the time has come to move on... unless you are a king.
Quote examples
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scottish Writer
The world is so full of a number of things, I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings.
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Solomon Ibn Gabirol
Spanish Poet
Kings may be judges of the earth, but wise men are the judges of kings.
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