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pharaoh

 

[ หˆfษ›ษ™roสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient ruler

A pharaoh was a sovereign ruler of ancient Egypt, considered a god on earth who held the highest authority over the land and its people. They were responsible for maintaining order and harmony within the kingdom, often associated with divine will and authority. Their reigns were marked by the construction of monumental architecture, including temples and pyramids, and they significant contributions to culture, religion, and politics. The title of pharaoh has become synonymous with the idea of a powerful ruler and is often used in historical references to signify the ancient kings of Egypt.

Synonyms

monarch, ruler, sovereign

Examples of usage

  • The pharaoh commanded the construction of the Great Pyramid.
  • Cleopatra was one of the last pharaohs of Egypt.
  • Pharaohs were often mummified to preserve their bodies for the afterlife.

Translations

Translations of the word "pharaoh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น faraรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฐเฅŒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pharao

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ firaun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะฐะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ faraon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒฉใ‚ช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pharaon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ faraรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท firavun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋ผ์˜ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑุนูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ faraon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ faraรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•่€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ faraon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faraรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐั€ะฐะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ แƒแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ firon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ faraรณn

Word origin

The word 'pharaoh' derives from the Egyptian terms 'per-aa', which literally means 'great house' referring to the royal palace, and historically reflects the political and religious centrality of the king in ancient Egyptian society. Over time, the term evolved to become synonymous with the ancient kings of Egypt themselves. Originally, it was used to describe the grandeur of the royal residence rather than to identify the individuals themselves. The usage of the term pharaoh became common in the New Kingdom period, around 1550-1070 BCE, and it continued to be used throughout the history of ancient Egypt until its decline. The perception of pharaohs as gods was also reinforced through religious practices and the belief that their authority was divinely sanctioned, which played a crucial role in the governance of Egypt during its long history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,601, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.