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Dethroned: meaning, definitions and examples

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dethroned

 

[ dɪˈθroʊnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

power dynamics

Dethroned refers to the act of removing someone from the throne, or depriving them of their position of power or authority. It is often used in a royal or political context, where a ruler or leader is ousted or loses their status. This can happen through various means such as rebellion, political maneuvers, or external influences. The term can also metaphorically apply to someone who is reduced from a position of significance or importance in any realm, not just monarchy.

Synonyms

deposed, ousted, overthrown, removed

Examples of usage

  • The king was dethroned after the revolution.
  • After failing to secure enough votes, the politician was effectively dethroned from the party leadership.
  • Many believed the queen would never be dethroned, yet public discontent grew.
  • In the finale, the champion was dethroned by a new contender.

Translations

Translations of the word "dethroned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destituído

🇮🇳 गद्दी से उतारा हुआ

🇩🇪 entthront

🇮🇩 dihentikan

🇺🇦 знятий з трону

🇵🇱 zdetronizowany

🇯🇵 退位した

🇫🇷 détrôné

🇪🇸 destronado

🇹🇷 tahttan indirilmiş

🇰🇷 퇴위된

🇸🇦 مُعَزُول

🇨🇿 sesazený

🇸🇰 zvrhnutý

🇨🇳 被罢免的

🇸🇮 zrušen

🇮🇸 afsettur

🇰🇿 тақтан алынған

🇬🇪 დატახტებული

🇦🇿 taxtdan salınmış

🇲🇽 destronado

Word origin

The word 'dethroned' comes from the Old English word 'þron', which means throne. The prefix 'de-' indicates removal or reversal, forming a verb that conveys the act of removing someone from the throne. The usage of the term can be traced back to the medieval period when monarchies were prevalent and power struggles were common. Throughout history, various rulers have been dethroned due to external invasions, internal revolts, or political shifts, which has led to the term becoming synonymous with losing power. Over time, it has also evolved to apply to non-royal contexts, highlighting a broader metaphorical landscape in which someone can be 'dethroned' from a position of influence or control in diverse fields such as business and sports.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,967, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.