throne

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[[θɹoʊn]]

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A throne is a high chair or seat, often with special powers and significance attached to it. It's typically where a king, queen, or other important person sits.

When people talk about a throne, they usually mean the actual physical chair, but sometimes they also refer to the job or position itself - being on the throne means being in charge as the leader of a country or kingdom. For example, "The new monarch sat down on their throne for the first time" describes the moment when someone takes over the leadership role.

How common is "throne"?

Word throne is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.
Example: He approached the throne reverently.
Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.
The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.
Other seats, particularly:
A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

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