Definition of throne
1a : the chair of state of a sovereign or high dignitary (such as a bishop)b : the seat of a deity
2 : royal power and dignity : sovereignty
3 thrones plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy
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Examples of throne in a Sentence
The king sat on his throne.
He is next in line for the throne.
the heir to the throne
Origin and Etymology of throne
Middle English trone, throne, from Anglo-French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos — more at firm
First Known Use: 13th century
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throne
Definition of throne
throned
;throning
transitive verb
1 : to seat on a throne
2 : to invest with kingly rank or power
intransitive verb
1 : to sit on a throne
2 : to hold kingly power
14th Century
First Known Use of throne
14th century
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THRONE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of throne for English Language Learners
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: the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person
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the throne : the position of king or queen
THRONE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of throne for Students
1 : the chair used by a monarch or bishop for ceremonies
2 : the position of king or queen He is heir to the throne.
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