Word
pharaoh
Phoneticspharaoh
US/ˈfeɪɹoʊ/
UK/fˈeəɹəʊ/
Definition
n. a king or ruler in ancient Egypt. These leaders were often treated like gods by their people.
n. a title used for the monarchs of ancient Egypt. When capitalised, it refers to the specific office or the individual holding it.
Examples
“The pharaoh ordered the construction of a massive tomb.”
“Archaeologists recently discovered a new chamber inside the pyramid built for a pharaoh of the Old Kingdom.”
“Ancient Egyptian society was strictly hierarchical, with the pharaoh at the apex as both the political head of state and the supreme religious authority.”
Examples
simple
“The pharaoh ordered the construction of a massive tomb.”
contextual
“Archaeologists recently discovered a new chamber inside the pyramid built for a pharaoh of the Old Kingdom.”
complex
“Ancient Egyptian society was strictly hierarchical, with the pharaoh at the apex as both the political head of state and the supreme religious authority.”
Usage
Often capitalised when used as a title before a name or when referring to the office specifically.
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