Dethroning: meaning, definitions and examples

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dethroning

 

[ dɪˈθroʊnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removing power

Dethroning refers to the act of removing a monarch from their throne or position of authority. This can signify both a literal removal in a political context or a metaphorical one where someone loses their status or power in a certain domain.

Synonyms

depose, displace, overthrow, unseat

Examples of usage

  • The revolution led to the dethroning of the king.
  • Political maneuvering can result in the dethroning of influential figures.
  • The team's poor performance threatened to lead to the dethroning of their champion status.

Translations

Translations of the word "dethroning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depôr

🇮🇳 गद्दी से उतारना

🇩🇪 entthronen

🇮🇩 menurunkan tahta

🇺🇦 зняття з трону

🇵🇱 zdetronizowanie

🇯🇵 王座からの退位

🇫🇷 détrôner

🇪🇸 destronar

🇹🇷 tahtan indirme

🇰🇷 퇴위

🇸🇦 إزالة العرش

🇨🇿 svržení z trůnu

🇸🇰 sňatie z trónu

🇨🇳 废黜

🇸🇮 zrušitev

🇮🇸 fráhrífing

🇰🇿 тақтан түсіру

🇬🇪 მეფობის ჩამოგდება

🇦🇿 taxtdan endirmək

🇲🇽 destronamiento

Word origin

The word 'dethrone' comes from the Middle English term 'dethronen', which can be traced back to the pairing of 'de-' meaning 'down from' (often indicating removal or reversal) and 'throne', a term that originates from the Latin word 'thronus' which itself comes from Greek 'thronos', meaning 'seat' or 'chair'. Throughout history, monarchies have faced numerous challenges, leading to instances of dethroning by way of rebellion or legal action. As political systems evolved, the term broadened to include the removal of individuals from any type of authoritative position, such as in corporate or social hierarchies. In modern usage, it often refers to losing a title or status, especially in competitive contexts, like sports, where a defending champion can be dethroned by a new winner.