Pharaoh: meaning, definitions and examples
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pharaoh
[ หfษษroส ]
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 The title of pharaoh has become synonymous with the idea of a powerful ruler and is often used in historical references to signify the ancient kings of Egypt.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
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:
๐ต๐น faraรณ
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคฐเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Pharao
๐ฎ๐ฉ firaun
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐัะฐะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ faraon
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใฉใช
๐ซ๐ท pharaon
๐ช๐ธ faraรณn
๐น๐ท firavun
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ผ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ faraon
๐ธ๐ฐ faraรณn
๐จ๐ณ ๆณ่
๐ธ๐ฎ faraon
๐ฎ๐ธ faraรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ firon
๐ฒ๐ฝ faraรณn
Etymology
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.
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