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

Examples of kingship in a Sentence

He has all the traits required for kingship.

Recent Examples on the Web

In the ancient kingship tradition, endangering the empire would cause a king to lose his farr. — Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 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

York is told that Somerset is imprisoned in the Tower of London, but when this is disproved by Somerset’s entrance, York announces his claim to the kingship. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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