Abdicating: meaning, definitions and examples

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abdicating

 

[ รฆbหˆdษชk.eษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political context

Abdicating refers to the act of formally resigning from a position of power or authority, typically in a monarchy. When a monarch abdicates, they voluntarily give up their throne, often for personal, political, or social reasons. This term is often used in historical contexts, such as when a king or queen decides to leave their position. Abdication can also be applied metaphorically to describe someone who renounces responsibility or duty in other areas of life. It is seen as a significant event that can lead to shifts in power dynamics and precedents in leadership.

Synonyms

give up, relinquish, resign, step down, vacate

Examples of usage

  • The king is abdicating his throne after years of rule.
  • She was criticized for abdicating her responsibilities at work.
  • The emperor's abdication shocked the entire nation.
  • He made headlines for abdicating his duties as the representative.
  • The decision of the monarch to abdicate was unprecedented.

Translations

Translations of the word "abdicating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abdicar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abdikieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengundurkan diri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ abdykowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต abdicate

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abdiquer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abdicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feragat etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‡ด์œ„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzdรกt se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€€ไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odstopiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afsala

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะฝา“ั‹ า›ั‹ะทะผะตั‚ั–ะฝะตะฝ ะบะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒงแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istifa etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abdicar

Etymology

The term 'abdicate' originates from the Latin word 'abdicare', which means 'to renounce' or 'to disown'. The term 'abdicatio' in Latin is a noun form that refers to the act of renouncing one's office, particularly that of a king or ruler. The use of 'abdicate' in English dates back to the late 15th century and was mainly used to describe the voluntary resignation of a sovereign. Abdication is often associated with significant political changes and can be seen as a pivotal historical event, reflecting the dynamics of power and authority in governance. Famous instances of abdication include King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, who abdicated in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcรฉe, and King Juan Carlos I of Spain, who stepped down in 2014, marking a shift in the monarchy's role in Spanish political life. The concept has since expanded beyond royalty to encompass anyone who chooses to forfeit their role or authority.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,061 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.