dethroned
|de/throned|
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/dɪˈθroʊnd/
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/dɪˈθrəʊnd/
(dethrone)
remove from power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dethrone' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dethronen,' where 'de-' meant 'down from' and 'throne' referred to a seat of power.
Historical Evolution
'dethronen' transformed into the modern English word 'dethrone' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove from a throne,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'dethrone'.
The king was dethroned after the revolution.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42