dethronement
|de/throne/ment|
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/dɪˈθroʊnmənt/
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/dɪˈθrəʊnmənt/
(dethrone)
remove from power
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dethronement' 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,' and eventually became 'dethronement' as a noun form.
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
Noun 1
the act of removing a ruler from power, especially a king or queen.
The dethronement of the king led to a period of political instability.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41