Word
kingship
Phoneticsking·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɪŋʃɪp/
UK/kˈɪŋʃɪp/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the state or position of being a king. It describes the power and authority that a king has over a country or people.
n. the state or condition of being a king; the office or authority of a monarch. Often used in historical or sociological contexts to discuss the transition from absolute to constitutional power.
Examples
“The young prince was prepared for kingship from an early age.”
“The transition from a monarchy to a republic ended the traditional kingship and redistributed political power among the citizens.”
“Scholars often debate whether the kingship in medieval Europe was primarily a divine right or a pragmatic necessity for maintaining territorial cohesion and military strength.”
Examples
simple
“The young prince was prepared for kingship from an early age.”
contextual
“The transition from a monarchy to a republic ended the traditional kingship and redistributed political power among the citizens.”
complex
“Scholars often debate whether the kingship in medieval Europe was primarily a divine right or a pragmatic necessity for maintaining territorial cohesion and military strength.”
Real-World Examples
“William of Poitiers interpreted the comet as a portent of Harold's ill-fated kingship.” Etymology
From king + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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