Definition of Throne
Throne
throne
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a special chair or ceremonial seat intended for a high dignitary such as a monarch, bishop, or deity;
e.g. The king sat on his throne when receiving his subjects.
(noun)
the power of a royal family, the office and dignity of a monarchy;
e.g. She is the heir to the throne of the country.
(verb)
to seat oneself on a throne, or to place someone on a throne;
e.g. The prince ordered the attendants to throne him under the tree.
(verb)
to take on regal/royal power or rank/authority, or to invest someone with regal/royal power or rank;
e.g. A ceremony was held to throne the new queen.
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