kingship
noun
king·ship
ˈkiŋ-ˌship 
1
: the position, office, or dignity of a king
2
: the personality of a king
3
: government by a king
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He has all the traits required for kingship.
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Paul Vallas, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Gold First, gold, typically given to kings, not only recognized Jesus' kingship, but also highlighted his incorruptible purity.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Widely considered a victory lap for Lamar and his camp, the project was hailed as confirmation of his kingship.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Widely considered a victory lap for Lamar and his camp, the project was hailed as confirmation of his kingship.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kingship
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“Kingship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kingship. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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kingship
noun
king·ship
ˈkiŋ-ˌship
1
: the position, office, or dignity of a king
2
: the personality of a king : majesty
3
: government by a king
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