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king

king

 
pronunciation:
kIng
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a male head of a royal family who rules a country for life.
 
synonyms:
emperor, monarch, sovereign
similar words:
czar, majesty, prince, ruler
definition 2: a person, animal, or thing that is the most powerful, important, or admired among others of its kind.
The lion is the king of beasts.
similar words:
chief, head, leader, lord, ruler
definition 3: the most important piece in the game of chess. The capturing of the king decides the winner of the game.
 
definition 4: a playing card with a picture of a king.
 
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  • kingdom:
    the land ruled by a king or queen.
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  country, government, monarchy, power