Kingship: meaning, definitions and examples
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kingship
[ ˈkɪŋʃɪp ]
royalty status
Kingship refers to the position, dignity, or authority of a king. It embodies the power and responsibilities associated with being a monarch, including governance, protection, and leadership of a realm.
Synonyms
monarchy, royalty, sovereignty.
Examples of usage
- The concept of kingship has evolved over centuries.
- In many cultures, kingship is linked to divine right.
- His kingship was marked by significant reforms.
Translations
Translations of the word "kingship" in other languages:
🇵🇹 realeza
- realeza real
- monarquia
🇮🇳 राजशाही
- राजपरिवार
- साम्राज्य
🇩🇪 Königtum
- Königreich
- Monarchie
🇮🇩 kerajaan
- kekuasaan raja
- monarki
🇺🇦 царство
- королівство
- монархія
🇵🇱 królestwo
- monarchia
- władza królewska
🇯🇵 王権
- 王族
- 君主制
🇫🇷 royauté
- monarchie
- règne
🇪🇸 realeza
- monarquía
- poder real
🇹🇷 krallık
- monarşi
- kraliyet
🇰🇷 왕권
- 왕족
- 군주제
🇸🇦 ملكية
- عائلة ملكية
- نظام ملكي
🇨🇿 království
- monarchie
- královské postavení
🇸🇰 kráľovstvo
- monarchia
- kráľovská moc
🇨🇳 王权
- 王室
- 君主制
🇸🇮 kraljevanje
- monarhija
- kraljevska oblast
🇮🇸 kóngafólk
- konungsveldi
- konungsvald
🇰🇿 патшалық
- монархия
- хандық
🇬🇪 მეფობა
- მონარქია
- მეფური უფლება
🇦🇿 padşahlıq
- monarxiya
- krallıq
🇲🇽 realeza
- monarquía
- poder real
Etymology
The term 'kingship' is derived from Old English 'cyning', which means 'king', and the suffix '-ship', denoting status or condition. This compound word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*kuningaz', with cognates in other Germanic languages such as Dutch 'koning' and German 'König'. The concept of kingship has been vital in the social and political structures throughout history, often associated with the idea of divine right and authority. It has played a significant role in the establishment of kingdoms and empires, reflecting the qualities and responsibilities attributed to rulership. Over the centuries, the term has acquired different meanings depending on cultural contexts but generally maintains the core notion of sovereign rule.