Dethronement: meaning, definitions and examples
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dethronement
[ dɪˈθroʊnmənt ]
politics
The act of removing someone from their position of power or authority, especially a monarch or ruler.
Synonyms
deposition, overthrow, removal
Examples of usage
- The dethronement of the king was followed by a period of chaos and uncertainty.
- The dethronement of the dictator was celebrated by the citizens.
Translations
Translations of the word "dethronement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 destronamento
🇮🇳 सिंहासनच्युति
🇩🇪 Entthronung
🇮🇩 pemecatan
🇺🇦 позбавлення трону
🇵🇱 detronizacja
🇯🇵 廃位 (haii)
🇫🇷 détrônement
🇪🇸 destronamiento
🇹🇷 tahttan indirme
🇰🇷 폐위 (pyewi)
🇸🇦 خلع (khal')
🇨🇿 sesazení z trůnu
🇸🇰 zvrhnutie z trónu
🇨🇳 废黜 (fèichù)
🇸🇮 odstavitev z prestola
🇮🇸 afsögn
🇰🇿 тақтан түсу
🇬🇪 ტახტიდან გადაყენება (takhtidan gadayeneba)
🇦🇿 taxtdan salınma
🇲🇽 destronamiento
Word origin
The word 'dethronement' originated from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'down, away' and 'throne' referring to a ceremonial chair for a monarch. The concept of dethroning a ruler has existed throughout history as a means of challenging authority and power. The act of dethronement often symbolizes a shift in leadership and can have significant political implications.