Throne

Word THRONE
Character 6
Hyphenation throne
Pronunciations [θɹəʊn]

Definitions and meanings of "Throne"

What do we mean by throne?

A chair occupied, as by a monarch or prelate, as a mark of rank or distinction on state or ceremonial occasions, often situated on a dais and sometimes having a canopy and ornate decoration. noun

One who occupies a throne. noun

The power, dignity, or rank of one who occupies a throne. noun

The third of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. noun

To install in or occupy a throne. transitive & intransitive verb

To set on a throne; enthrone.

To set as on a throne; set in an exalted position; exalt.

To sit on a throne; sit in state as a sovereign.

A chair of state; a seat occupied by a sovereign, bishop, or other exalted personage on occasions of state. noun

Sovereign power and dignity: also, the wielder of that power; also, episcopal authority or rank: often with the definite article. noun

Plural The third order of angels in the first triad of the celestial hierarchy. See celestial hierarchy, under hierarchy. noun

A chair of state, commonly a royal seat, but sometimes the seat of a prince, bishop, or other high dignitary. noun

Hence, sovereign power and dignity; also, the one who occupies a throne, or is invested with sovereign authority; an exalted or dignified personage. noun

A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen. noun

To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne. intransitive verb

To place on a royal seat; to enthrone. transitive verb

To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt. transitive verb

The ornate seat a king or queen sits on for formal occasions, usually placed on a raised dais in the throne room. noun

The formal position of a sovereign. noun

An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.

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.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Throne

The word "throne" in example sentences

Today the throne is among 90 objects from the emperor's garden -- buildings, furniture, murals, paintings, jade and cloisonné -- in an exhibit that opened in September at PEM in Salem. ❋ J. Michael Welton (2010)

If anyone saw Bill Richardson and James Carville on Larry King last night, well, Bill Richardson said it best when he said that the Clinton's think the throne is theirs and will do anything to take it back because they think they are entitled. ❋ Unknown (2008)

One morning, about a week after we had finished up our painting job, Gilberto had something new for us to docleaning out the receptacle bin under what he called the throne room. ❋ Oscar Hijuelos (2008)

It is the indestructible kingdom which he calls the throne of David on which the Lord sat. ❋ Unknown (1895)

Behind the throne is a place for the noblemens sonns minors to be, to give them opportunity to heare and instruct them in the Laws of England. ❋ Unknown (1888)

Usually the throne is hereditary, but while the succession in some States is in the male line, in others it is in the female, a sister's son being the heir; and there are instances in which the chiefs have elected a sultan or rajah. ❋ Isabella Lucy (1883)

"Saunders!" cried the hearty voice of Captain Truck, who had taken possession of what he called his throne in the cabin. ❋ James Fenimore Cooper (1820)

This intimates that he who sits upon the throne is the Mediator of the covenant, that his dominion is for our protection, not our destruction, that he interposes between us and the judgments our sins have deserved, and that all the promises of God are in him yea and amen. ❋ Unknown (1721)

For my own part, I adhere to the maxim of antiquity, that the throne is a glorious sepulchre. ❋ Unknown (1206)

In elective monarchies, the vacancy of the throne is a moment big with danger and mischief. ❋ Unknown (1206)

The word which is in your translation seat, is in Greek "throne," which you understand. ❋ Andrew B. Smolnikar (N/A)

It tells the story of her ascension to the throne from a year or so before until about a year after. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And just maybe your time on the throne is running out. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Our heir to the throne is nothing if not eclectic. ❋ Christina Patterson (2010)

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