THRONE

Throne

A throne is the seat of state of a potentate or dignitary, especially the seat occupied by a sovereign on state occasions; or the seat occupied by a pope or bishop on ceremonial occasions. "Throne" in an abstract sense can also refer to the monarchy or the Crown itself, an instance of metonymy, and is also used in many expressions such as "the power behind the throne".

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throne

Noun

  1. The ornate seat a king or queen sits on for formal occasions, usually placed on a raised dais in the throne room.
  2. The formal position of a sovereign.
  3. The lavatory or toilet.
  4. The third highest order of angel in Christian angelology, ranked above dominions and below cherubim.
  5. A type of stool used by drummers.
  6. The leadership.

Verb

  1. To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
  2. To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.
  3. To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.


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